Job Description

We are looking to recruit a motivated, dynamic Band 7 leader who can bring enthusiasm and energy to the Senior Leadership team within our busy Pre-Assessment Unit at The Walton Centre. The successful candidate will be pivotal in the delivery of professional quality standards and the managing and implementation of and innovative change.



At The Walton Centre it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to 'provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most', and if this inspires you to share in our values, we really want you to join our team.



The post holder will provide leadership across our Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic area which is integral in supporting the patients' surgical journey. This is a highly diverse post that provides the applicant with an opportunity to dynamically support all patient groups in the lead up to their surgery, whilst also supporting and working alongside a range of other healthcare professionals to deliver high quality care.



As the Band 7 lead of the service you will be responsible for leading the Pre operative assessment service and lead on the continuous service improvement of the service.



This will include coordinating the effective use of clinical time, capacity, and service needs, as well as attending meetings and managing daily departmental issues. You will also work very closely with our admin and clinical teams, the role oversees, advises, and guides in the care giving processes for the area, writing standard operating practice documents to support the required set protocols.



You will embrace the opportunity to innovate by promoting the continuous development in clinical practice and the delivery of patient care, engaging in GIRFT Quality improvement work, and encouraging innovation and any appropriate change in service delivery.



You will provide a working environment which nurtures a positive supportive space for staff development in line with their health and wellbeing needs.



You will gain extensive experience in leading on Governance aspects within the clinical settings, organising and leading the team in audits, risk assessments and completion of investigations ensuring outcomes are actioned and disseminated as ongoing learning for the team.



The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.



With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.



You will embrace the opportunity to innovate by promoting the continuous development in clinical practice and the delivery of patient care, engaging in GIRFT Quality improvement work, and encouraging innovation and any appropriate change in service delivery.



You will provide a working environment which nurtures a positive supportive space for staff development in line with their health and wellbeing needs.



You will gain extensive experience in leading on Governance aspects within the clinical settings, organising and leading the team in audits, risk assessments and completion of investigations ensuring outcomes are actioned and disseminated as ongoing learning for the team.



You will lead on IP&C issues ensuring cleaning standards are met by you and your team working in collaborative via the audit process and maintenance programmes.



You will be actively involved in budget management of the clinical settings gaining exposure to aligning the budget to service and patient needs. This will encompass staff recruitment.



Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence



To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct and be a credible practitioner in the area



To be responsible for Ward/Department nursing staff and to provide a quality and cost effective service in accordance with Trust policy and procedures



Ensure that accurate records are kept of all care given in the Ward/Department



Act as the key person in the coordination and communication of complex, sensitive, emotional, condition related issues to patients, relatives and to the multi-disciplinary team



Takes the lead role in assessing and ensuring that patients are correctly prepared for their operation/procedure for their operation/procedure including the monitoring of care standards through audit and other activities



To develop a positive team culture and manage recruitment and retention of the workforce



To demonstrate and promote professional, clinical and managerial leadership acting as a resource and providing guidance to own staff



To ensure effective liaison and professional relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams



To lead on the dissemination of information across the team and ensure that Directorate/Divisional and Trust communications are effectively passed on to all members and that staff concerns and interests are represented at Directorate level



To assist the Deputy Divisional Nurse Director/Operational Manager in the effective management of the department/ward budget and Service Manager/Operational Manager to contribute to budget setting for the Department/Directorate