Deputy Inpatient Clinical Services Manager

Job Description

Deputy Inpatient Clinical Services Manager / Senior Charge Nurse | Spire Murrayfield - Edinburgh | Permanent | Full time

Spire Murrayfield Hospital is looking for a Deputy Inpatient Clinical Services Manager / Senior Charge Nurse who will provide excellent clinical and managerial leadership and appropriate advice and support to other colleagues in the department. The Deputy ICSM will also support the Inpatient Clinical Services Manager in the overall management and leadership of the inpatient wards environment.

Duties and responsibilities:
Support with ensuring the efficient and safe running of the department
Lead by example, acting as a positive role model for all colleagues, promoting team working and managing the department skill mix in the absence of the Manager to deliver clinically effective, high quality, safe person centred care
Support with the line management and leadership of the in-patient services team including recruitment, induction, mandatory training, identification of learning and development needs through performance review and personal development planning, matters of discipline and grievance
Responsible for maintenance of staff personal files ensuring these are complete and up to date e.g. annual leave, training, sickness and any other absence
Support with resolving and manage complaints and patient feedback in line with Spire Policy
Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with GDPR and Spire Policies
Promote best practice in health & safety and security
Support in employing innovative methods of improving service delivery in line with the Regulatory Requirements, aiming towards achieving rating of Good and Outstanding
Ensure all audits/reviews of the departments and their performance are undertaken and implement and complete action plans in response to findings

The ideal candidate:
Registered Nurse with NMC registration
Relevant post-registration qualification
Previous experience as a Ward Manager, Deputy Charge Nurse or Senior Charge Nurse
Ability to manage, motivate, support, develop and lead the department
Expert knowledge of clinical practice

Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Save an average of £50 per month with our free car park close by
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

For further information about the role please contact: [email protected]

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.