Duty Nurse Manager

• Provide senior nursing support and professional and clinical advice to all areas within the site and associated outpatient facilities.
• Act as first point of call for ward's/department's during the out-of-hours period, liaising with the senior managers on call as appropriate.
• To act as the hospital manager and ensure the safe and effective management of hospital systems and services
• Responsible for effective patient flow; both unscheduled and scheduled admissions
• Work in conjunction with the Urgent Care Centre, Acute Assessment Units and other members of the Patient Flow Team
• To undertake the lead in the hospital's emergency plans for fire, cardiac arrest, major incident etc.
• Collaborate with relevant departmental heads when hospitals operational facilities are / or have the potential to be adversely affected.
• To ensure that each emergency admission is correctly assessed before admission
• Work towards an effective risk sensitive solution to the issue.
• Be a highly visible role model to all staff within The Hospital.
• Clinical review of all patients with NEWS > 3, or new increase in NEWS score
• To liaise in a professional manner with internal and external customers
• Ability to cope with, manage and diffuse difficult and stressful situations and work effectively under pressure

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

• NMC registered- Adult
• Post registration qualification
• Previous/current management experience
• Excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to flexibly respond to the needs of the service and the hospital
• Complex care/HDU/Critical care experience
• ALS qualified (ILS acceptable but will be expected to complete ALS)
• Advanced clinical practice qualification (or working towards) or advance clinical assessment course
• Commitment to Continual Professional Development
• Commitment to Clinical Governance and Quality initiatives

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Duty Nurse Manager you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

• We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

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