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

Main duties of the job

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.