Deputy Clinical Leader - A11R

A11R is a 26-bedded respiratory ward managing a wide range of patients, from those requiring acute care to palliative support, and in between. Our patient group is diverse, including young asthmatic patients, individuals experiencing COPD exacerbations, and patients living with lung cancer.

Our Acute Lung Unit bay holds two BiPAP/CPAP/Nasal High Flow beds and two step-down beds. With this, we offer comprehensive acute training and competency programmes in the three areas, alongside training on chest drains. Other training on acute skills such as ABG, CVAD and Tracheostomy care is also provided to help staff develop confidence and proficiencies managing complex patients. Ongoing support is provided by the senior ward staff, Practice Educator and the Critical Care Outreach team.

Our team is as diverse as out patients, ranging from newly qualified to experienced staff, all working within a supportive nature. We work closely with speciality teams' including DAIRS, Palliative Care and the Lung Care Nurses, leading to potential career development in respiratory.

As part of the UHD transformation programme, inpatient respiratory services will be moving to the COAST building, scheduled to open in early 2027. This development will include two new respiratory wards, one of which being a High Care Unit, creating exciting new learning and development opportunities for staff., The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of flow, patient safety and staff on the ward.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills including being proficient in extended clinical roles expected in the care of the acute patient. As the Deputy Clinical Leader it is expected that you can make justified decisions in the absence of the Clinical Leader, and partake in holding the medical bleep, including bed meetings and safe staffing.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and build strong and effective communication links with the Clinical Site Team, Acute Medical Unit, Emergency Department, Management and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including the management and escalation of the 'Stranded Patient'.

You will organise and be responsible for staff appraisals, training, support and development for staff on the ward.

Additionally, you will be responsible for addressing and resolving complaints, sickness management and adverse incidents.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.

Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.