Deputy Ward Manager -Hewitt Fertility Centre
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Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women's has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Job overview
Support the Department Manager in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Trust Policies and Procedures.
Provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff to ensure effective running of the unit in the absence of Manager. Promote positive patient experience to all patients ensuring a positive patient journey. This post will be covering Liverpool site.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and motivated individual to provide strong clinical leadership in the role of Deputy Manager for The Hewitt Fertility Centre.
We are looking for nurses with a strong interest in Fertility and previous experience within gynaecology and or fertility is required .
The role will involve, overseeing and delivering direct patients care, co-ordinating rotas and clinics, managing a team of nurses, coaching junior staff, supporting service redesign and supporting the department manager with day to day operational management .
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual who will be passionate and committed to delivering excellent standards of clinical care and patient experience.
The post holder will have leading role in developing services and therefore will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to embrace and implement change.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-pla...
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Function at experienced nurse level, able to make effective decisions autonomously / independently without supervision and in partnership with patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team
Assist with the clinical management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient and family centred care. Ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times.
Support the department manager in undertaking personal development reviews, risk assessments and management, managing clinical incidents, department audits, data collection for nursing indicators and use of Power Bi.
To identify and monitor care priorities and organise workload for Fertility patients in the Division. Competent in USS/Embryo Transfers or commence training within 6 months of commencing employment.
Deliver skilled, high quality, expert and evidence-based Fertility nursing care to all patients and their families attending the department. To undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence-based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet the patient and partner's needs. To deliver care in accordance with identified standards and contribute toward department the monitoring and development of standards.
To be competent and abide by statutory rules and regulations concerning the safe custody and administration of drugs to all patients.
Person specification
Knowledge of Health & Safety
Essential criteria
- Safe use of equipment
- Knowledge of infection control policy and processes
- Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE's
Desirable criteria
- IOSH
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important, manipulation of fine tools, materials
- Dexterity and accuracy
- Ability to work across sites/ departments with Hewitt Fertility Service
Experience
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge across range of procedures in fertility, underpinned by theory
- Develop specialised programmes of care, provide highly specialised advice concerning care
- Develop specialised programmes of care, provide highly specialised advice concerning care
- Organise own time and juniors, experience of generating staff rotas
Desirable criteria
- Competent in USS or Embryo Transfer or must be willing to commence training within 6 months of commencing position
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN/RM
- Mentorship in Practice/ ENB998
- Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short course-managerial training
- Registered Midwives must maintain midwifery practice hours to maintain registration
Desirable criteria
- Nurse Independent Prescribing (V300)
- Leadership Course, eg LEO
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Fertility experience
- Implements policies and proposes changes to practice Service Improvement
- Influencing skills
- Recruits, manages and develops staff
- Deals with distressed relatives/ breaking bad news
- Ability to engage & motivate workforce
- Ability to manage time and work under pressure
- Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict
- Contribute to the development of specialist protocols
- Undertake surveys or audits as necessary
- Awareness of regulatory bodies & requirements e.g. CCG's NHSLA, CQC, NMC
Desirable criteria
- Networking
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50(standard) or £41.50(enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post.
The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.
If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust's recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.
Please Note:new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.
LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Liverpool Women's Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.
For agenda for change banded roles; salary payments will reflect the 2023/24 pay scales. The 2024/25 pay scales will be paid in October 2024 including any backpay due. Therefore should the successful applicant start in post prior to October, the salary will initially reflect the 2023/24 pay scales.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download
- JD (PDF, 440.4KB)
- RISK ID (PDF, 432.6KB)
- Recruitment Documents (PDF, 834.5KB)
- LW LOGO (JPG, 709.6KB)
- Recruitment Pack (PDF, 9.7MB)