Provide leadership to the clinical team
Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients
Deliver a positive patient experience
Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams
Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available
Work with Matron to lead the development of ward/department nursing practice, reflecting the Clinical Service Unit and Trust Business Plans
Work with the Matron and/or Head of Nursing to suggest and develop new roles/ways of working
Delegate and empower staff whilst maintaining overall, continuing responsibility and accountability
Line manage the nursing team, including individual and team performance, attendance management and workforce planning
Ensure the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of patients to provide safe and effective care
Support and participate in local and trustwide recruitment events
Manage the use of bank and agency
Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and and other significant events
Deliver an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope
Raise and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrongdoing by following the LTHT whistle blowing policy and supporting processes
Deputising for Matron in their absence
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.