Lead Nurse

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated NMC-registered Nurse to join our team as a Lead Nurse. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a proven track record of leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to effectively manage a nursing team in a dynamic healthcare environment. As the Lead Nurse, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and clinical activities of Oxford CDC in close liaison with the Operations Manager, to ensure the highest standards of patient care are met.

Main duties of the job

• Leadership and management
• Clinical supervision and coordination
• Collaboration with Operations Management
• Service Development
• Patient and multidisciplinary communication
• Clinical governance and risk management
• Education and mentorship
• Compliance and revalidation

About us

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Perspectum has partnered with the prestigious Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUH) to establish Oxford's first and only Community Diagnostic Centre. Our mission is to provide accessible, comfortable, and advanced diagnostic care right within the community.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Staff Management: Provide leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff and Healthcare Assistants, ensuring effective teamwork and high-quality patient care. Oversee the performance, training, and development of the nursing team.
• Clinical Supervision and Coordination: Oversee the clinical activities at Oxford CDC, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, and overseeing patient care delivery across modalities including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, Physiology amongst others.
• Collaboration with Operations Management: Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, reporting on clinical performance, resource requirements, and staff performance, contributing to the overall success of Oxford CDC.
• Service Development: Drive continuous improvement in clinical practice, service delivery, and nursing standards. Contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure evidence-based, high-quality care by working closely with Operations Manager, Director of Clinical Governance and compliance and the Director of Service development.
• Patient and Multidisciplinary Communication: Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team. Address any barriers to care or understanding and ensure that all patient interactions reflect professionalism and empathy.
• Clinical Governance and Risk Management: Maintain a focus on safety and quality through the implementation of clinical audits, risk management strategies, and governance protocols by working closely with the Director of Clinical Governance and Compliance.
• Education and Mentorship: Mentor and provide clinical support to junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants and other healthcare professionals, fostering an environment conducive to learning and professional development.
• Compliance and Revalidation: Ensure that all aspects of nursing practice comply with NMC standards, including participation in revalidation, statutory and mandatory training, and ongoing professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration
• Degree in Nursing Studies

Experience

• Experience at Band 6 level
• Proven leadership and management skills within clinical setting
• Experience in Education and Training
• Demonstrable clinical expertise with evidence-based practice knowledge
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing continuous learning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.