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Julia Musker

Clitheroe

Summary

I am an experienced nurse leader with a strong focus on healthcare quality improvement and patient-centred care. Throughout my career I have demonstrated expertise in medication administration, caseload management, and clinical assessment tools, ensuring compassionate care and outstanding communication at all times. I have skills in community nursing and adult care, forensic patient profiles, Learning disability and mental health with a commitment to patient advocacy and effective patient record management.

I enjoy harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving tasks. I am driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

I am an excellent listener and communicator and believe am fair, understanding and empathic.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of operations

Merseycare NHS FT
Whalley/Liverpool, Lancashire/Merseyside
02.2021 - 03.2025
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Managed 2000 staff
  • Maintained CQC rating of “outstanding”
  • Risk assessments
  • Managed complaints/Safeguarding
  • Managed sickness/disciplinary meetings
  • Ensured the delivery of person centred care


Deputy Head of Operations

Merseycare NHS FT
Whalley, Lancashire
05.2019 - 02.2021

Deputised for Head of Operations

Worked closely with multi disciplinary teams

Maintained CQC standards

Covered deficits on the wards and ensured a high quality of care is maintained

Provided an on call role.

worked collaboratively with multi agencies.


Clinical Nurse Manager

Merseycare NHS FT
Whalley, Lancashire
05.2015 - 04.2019
  • Coordinated and worked daily on clinical operations to ensure smooth functioning of ward.
  • Supervised nursing staff duties, ensuring adherence to professional ethics and hospital guidelines.
  • Participated actively in hospital committees, influencing policy-making decisions at organisational level.
  • Organised ongoing training programmes for continuous skill development of nurses.
  • Managed ward budgets
  • Worked closely with families and carers

Ward Manager

Merseycare NHS
Whalley, Lancashire
04.2004 - 04.2015
  • Enhanced nursing standards with regular staff training sessions.
  • Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, promoting a professional work environment.
  • Streamlined communication for better team work
  • Conducted regular meetings, fostering open communication among staff members.
  • Supervised clinical tasks to maintain quality patient care across shifts.
  • Improved patient care by implementing efficient ward management practices.
  • Oversaw patient admissions and discharges for seamless transitions of care.
  • Assisted in recruitment processes, selecting highly competent nursing staff for the ward.
  • Maintained accurate records keeping track of patients' progress effectively.
  • Provided leadership for effective team performance.
  • Managed complaints, ensuring ward team proactively engaged with patients and families to achieve best outcome.
  • Updated patient records and inputted data into IT system to keep all information up to date.

Deputy Ward Manager

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Whalley, Lancashire
04.1998 - 04.2004
  • Maintained open communication lines amongst staff members for better coordination.
  • Monitored and evaluated staff performance to maintain high standards of nursing care.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Ensured adequate staffing levels on each shift, managing schedules efficiently.
  • Developed personalised care plans for optimal treatment outcomes.

Staff Nurse

Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust
Whalley, Lancashire
03.1993 - 04.1998
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
  • Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
  • Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
  • Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
  • Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
  • Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.

Community staff nurse for Learning disability

Rochdale NHS
Rochdale, Lancashire
05.1990 - 04.1993

Supported 4 complex individuals with a learning disability and Mental Health in their own home.

Education

Registered Mental Handicapped Nurse - Learning Disabilities

NMC
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
04/1986 - 04/1989

Registered Mental Health Nurse - Mental Health

NMC
Bolton
05/1990 - 02/1991

The professional workplace mediator - Mediation and resolution

CMP
Liverpool
10/2023 - 06/2024

Skills

  • Nurse leadership
  • Healthcare quality improvement
  • Medication Administration
  • Caseload management
  • Emotional resilience
  • Outstanding communication
  • Clinical care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Community nursing
  • Adult care
  • Patient record management
  • Clinical assessment tools
  • Compassionate care
  • Excellent time management
  • Patient-centred approach

Timeline

Head of operations

Merseycare NHS FT
02.2021 - 03.2025

Deputy Head of Operations

Merseycare NHS FT
05.2019 - 02.2021

Clinical Nurse Manager

Merseycare NHS FT
05.2015 - 04.2019

Ward Manager

Merseycare NHS
04.2004 - 04.2015

Deputy Ward Manager

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
04.1998 - 04.2004

Staff Nurse

Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust
03.1993 - 04.1998

Community staff nurse for Learning disability

Rochdale NHS
05.1990 - 04.1993

Registered Mental Handicapped Nurse - Learning Disabilities

NMC
04/1986 - 04/1989

Registered Mental Health Nurse - Mental Health

NMC
05/1990 - 02/1991

The professional workplace mediator - Mediation and resolution

CMP
10/2023 - 06/2024
Julia Musker