Recruitment Information Nurse Manager Wigan and Leigh 37.5 hours per week Nurse Manager - Recruitment Information March 14 1
Introduction Thank you for your interest in this role. You will find enclosed in this pack further information with the job description and person specification. I wanted to share in this introduction with you the work that we do and why this role is so important to us. About Brook Brook helps young people to make informed, active choices about their personal and sexual relationships so they can enjoy their sexuality without harm. Brook services provide free and confidential sexual health information, contraception, pregnancy testing, advice and counselling, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and outreach and education work, reaching over 290,000 young people every year. Becoming a Bigger, bolder, better Brook Until 2011 Brook operated as a network of independent charities but we have now merged into a group of 17 subsidiary charities under a parent company. There are 13 centres in England and one each in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Jersey. We employ over 600 staff across the UK. Brook s Strategic goals Across the UK at Brook, we have eight strategic goals, which we work towards in all of our services, these are: young people will be involved in all of our work we will ensure we are a robust organisation that provides value for money evidence, clinical excellence and a commitment to ongoing improvement will drive all our work we will develop a strong Brook workforce including volunteers and trustees who are connected to and driven by our values we will establish a framework for measuring and demonstrating evidence of impact we will share our learning, knowledge and expertise with professionals we will develop, maintain and establish strong relationships with a range of partners we will develop a robust and sustainable funding and support base. Nurse Manager - Recruitment Information March 14 2
We have three key business areas; Clinical and support services including provision of contraception, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and counseling. Education and training this is rights based and needs led. Education is provided for young people and training for professionals. Campaigning, lobbying and advocacy to educate and influence young people, parents and carers, professionals, parliamentarians and other decision makers. The following weblink shows the areas that we cover http://www.brook.org.uk/find-a-centre. The Ask Brook helpline is also available to all young people under 25 and provides a free and confidential telephone helpline 0808 802 1234, text information service and secure online enquiry service via www.brook.org.uk. Education For Choice Education For Choice (EFC) is a project of Brook and supports young people s right to informed choice on abortion by: delivering workshops for young people; providing evidence-based information and resources; and training health and education professionals. EFC calls for all young people to get accurate information and good quality education about abortion, and impartial support with pregnancy decisionmaking whoever they are, whoever they ask and wherever they go. Find out more at: http://www.brook.org.uk/professionals/about-brook/education-forchoice Campaigns Brook campaigns for sex and relationships education (SRE) to be fit for the 21 st century through our Sex:Positive campaign. We know that young people want SRE that is relevant to their lives, focuses on relationships as well as sex, is honest about human sexuality and taught by professionals who are well prepared and confident. You can find out more about the campaign at www.sexpositive.org.uk. In partnership with FPA we also run the XES We Can t Go backwards campaign, launched in response to reports of restrictions to contraception and sexual health services across the UK. Brook and FPA are calling on people in the UK to join the campaign and rate and share their experiences of contraception and sexual health services, good and bad, through the interactive online sexual health map. Find out more at www.wecantgobackwards.org.uk. Nurse Manager - Recruitment Information March 14 3
Resources for professionals Brook produces a range of widely used and respected publications to inform work and understanding of sexual health and sex and relationships education for use by nurses, GPs, teachers, parents, youth workers and young people themselves on a broad range of sexual health issues. Find out more at www.brook.org.uk/shop. The Traffic Light Tool guide to assessing sexual behaviours is our online safeguarding tool for all professionals working with children and young people. The tool is available online at www.brook.org.uk/traffic-lights, a PDF version can also be downloaded and it is also supported by training and consultancy packages from Brook trainers across the country. Brook training, education and outreach services Brook delivers high quality, affordable training for all professionals working with young people. Our expertise is developed from almost 50 years of experience working with young people and all our training is informed by their views and perspectives. Brook provides, education and training in: Condom distribution Chlamydia screening Sexual exploitation Boys and young men Sexual bullying Abortion: decisions and dilemmas Sexual health for people with a learning disability Supporting young people to safely navigate risk Confidentiality, the law, negotiation and consent Building self-esteem and managing relationships. In addition, Brook can develop tailored, made to measure training. The UK Sexual Health Awards Together with FPA we host the UK Sexual Health Awards celebrating and showcasing all the creative and innovative work that is taking place in sexual health every day. Find out more about the awards and who the winners for 2014 were at: www.uksexualhealthawards.org.uk. Links and further information You can find further information about our vision, mission, values and Strategic Framework here: http://www.brook.org.uk/professionals/aboutbrook. CEO blog: http://www.brook.org.uk/professionals/blog Twitter: @BrookCharity @BeSexPositive Nurse Manager - Recruitment Information March 14 4
The recruitment process The role specification is at the end of this information. You can apply by completing the application form by the closing date. If you are shortlisted we will contact you further with details of the selection process and dates. To be considered for this role you will believe passionately in the rights of young people and have experience of working within Data Protection and Privacy laws. You must demonstrate a commitment to the aims, values and purposes of Brook and the young people in the communities in which we work and possess an open minded, customer focused attitude with a passion to make a difference Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check and clearance that is satisfactory to Brook. What we can offer you If you are appointed to the role we can offer a Band 7 salary from 31,072-40,964 dependant on skills and experience; and a range of attractive company benefits including a matched contribution scheme (up to 4% employers contribution). If you believe you have the right skills and abilities to do this job, it would be great to hear from you. Nurse Manager - Recruitment Information March 14 5
Role Specification Nurse Manager Post: Nurse Manager Ref: WIG463 Reports to: Service Manager Location: Wigan and Leigh Hours: 37.5 hours per week Job summary To be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the nursing and clinical services including the effective professional leadership of all nursing and clinical services staff within the specific cluster or group of services within the Area The post-holder will play an active role in the leadership of Brook and take personal responsibility for ensuring staff are engaged in supporting the wider work of the organisation. Key accountabilities Across the Area To provide senior nurse management cover for other senior nurse colleagues across the area including providing safeguarding advice and cross cover for during annual leave and other absences of colleagues. Across the Service o Responsible for ensuring clinical services are focused on the needs of young people within their service area. o To be the Designated Safeguarding Lead and CQC Registered Manager within their service area providing safeguarding advice and support to staff. o Responsible for daily coordination and supervision of clinics and rotas. o Responsible for ensuring nurses and clinic support workers are working within clinical governance framework and are clinically competent. Nurse Manager - Recruitment Information March 14 6
This includes monitoring nursing and support worker standards and practices. o Day to day leadership and management for all nursing and/or clinical/and as appropriate support staff within the service including managing performance, absence, appraisal and professional development. o Responsible for overseeing clinical operating procedures within their Service Area. o Responsible for implementing and monitoring CQC / Brook / Quality clinical standards within their service area in line with legal and professional guidelines including infection control and PGDs. o Responsible for implementing appropriate clinical Information Governance standards within their service area and maintaining professional standards of confidentiality and privacy within Brook s policies and procedures. o Responsible for monitoring and reporting on clinical services contract delivery and performance within their service area and attending meetings with commissioners as required. o Responsible for overseeing of systems and processes that enable valid and reliable recording of clinical performance data / contract data within their Service Area. o Responsible for professional leadership and development of nurses and clinic support workers within their Service Area including induction and competency assessments. o Responsible for conducting audits as directed by the Service Manager, Regional Nurse Lead and Head of Nursing / Clinical Director. o Responsible for ensuring a healthy and safe working clinical environment for clients and staff whether in a clinic or outreach environment. o Attending professional and clinical lead meetings and contributing to peer assessment and attending regional senior nurse meetings as required by Head of Nursing and Clinical Director. o To work closely with the Regional Nurse Lead and HR to produce a nursing skills plan and recruitment and retention plans. o To provide support to develop tenders and reviewing service delivery models to ensure that the needs of young people are met in an effective and efficient way. Nurse Manager - Recruitment Information March 14 7
Person Specification The successful applicant will have the following experience; Essential Current NMC registration. Relevant qualifications in contraception. Senior nurse management experience. Experience of having lead changes in clinical practice and driving improvements. Up to date knowledge and experience of sexual health policies and practice. Experience of managing and developing operational clinical services. Knowledge and experience of the day to day running of a Brook service and the Brook offer. Experience of leading and motivating staff through major service change. Experience monitoring service performance against contracts. Willingness to work towards general nurse education teaching qualifications or equivalent. Desirable Experience of the commissioning process, of developing strategic relationships, overseeing bidding and tenders processes and supporting new services. Experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary professional and clinical teams Experience of financial/budget management Ability to analyse a range of business and clinical service information. Able to undertake clinical service reviews and analysis of business plans and tenders. Experience of managing wide range of clinical and outreach contexts Experience of working with external partners, commissioner and regulators. Experience of business development from a clinical perspective. Management or leadership qualification/evidence of training. Professional nurse education teaching qualifications. Evidence of leadership and/or management training. Nurse Manager - Recruitment Information March 14 8
Personal characteristics Commitment to the aims, values and purposes of Brook and the young people in the communities in which we work. A partnership-orientated, open minded, customer focused attitude with a passion to make a difference. Stronger leadership conviction with the ability to inspire multidisciplinary professional staff with a service. A hands on approach and a can do attitude. Proactive, initiative taker. Analytical and strategic thinker. Resilient and able to work under pressure. Ability to be flexible in terms of working hours, including evening and weekend working. Communication and interpersonal abilities Excellent networking and negotiation skills. High degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy and brand spirit. Attention to detail and accuracy is essential. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work at all levels internally and externally. Ability to prioritise conflicting priorities and deliver to deadlines. Key relationships (internal and external) Executive Directors. Head of Nursing and Clinical Director. Area Directors and Area Management Teams. Senior Nurse Managers and Doctors. Other Brook Directorates. Relevant local Teenage Pregnancy Boards, Health and Wellbeing Boards and local Safeguarding Boards. Local stakeholder meetings as required by Service Manager / Head of Area Operations. Staff in the national directorates. Area stakeholders, commissioners and partners. Regulators and funders nationally. Nurse Manager - Recruitment Information March 14 9