Unit Manager

• To act as a professional role model
• To lead and co-ordinate the nursing team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area
• To have continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
• To ensure a high standard of nursing care and the well being of patients at all times
• To be responsible for the development, teaching, appraisal and well- being of all staff, both trained and untrained
• To be responsible for managing the designated budgets
• To work as an advanced practitioner and effectively deliver an expert nursing service within the specialist area
• To manage a caseload of patients/clients
• To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support
• To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
• To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients
• To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Trust Policies and Procedures
• To act as an expert for the care of a specified group of patients, providing effective leadership and acting as a positive role model
• To set agreed standards of nursing care and to monitor them and take action to improve if necessary
• To communicate effectively with patients, their relatives and carers and all healthcare personnel
• To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, taking every opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• To promote a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to care, ensuring continuity of care

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: mihaela skinner Job title: haemodialysis matron Email address: mihaela.skinner2@nhs.net Telephone number: 02032997765

please use email as first point of contact as working across sites and not always at my desk