Job summary
Are you an inspiring and independent leader? Are you
committed to leading your nursing team to provide the highest standards of
nursing care? If so, a fantastic
opportunity has arisen for a motivated and resilient individual with experience
in care of the elderly nursing to apply for a Band 7 Ward Manager post on ward
E56 at Sunderland Royal Hospital, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust.
We are a
progressive 24 bedded care of the elderly ward and by joining us you will have
the opportunity to help us achieve our goals and in return we will commit to
your ongoing development to support your ongoing career progression.
The Ward Manager has 24 hour accountability for the
ward and the role is clinically based with the emphasis on working alongside the
team to ensure the highest standards of patient care and staff support with a
focus on the on-going development and clinical support of our nurses.
The Ward Manager should
be someone who is excited by the prospect of leading a dedicated ward team in
the delivery of high-quality care and continuing improvement of the service.
Main duties of the job
This role would be suitable for a candidate with Older Persons experience and a strong track record of working collaboratively to maintain and develop safe, effective and compassionate services.The post holder must be able to demonstrate proactive multidisciplinary working, possesscommunication and organisational skills with evidence of a degree qualificationor currently be on the degree pathway in nursing.
The post
holder will be supported in their professional development and will have the
opportunity to develop skills in leadership and management and if you feel you have the required skills to
undertake this post please do not hesitate to apply.
If you would like to know more about this
fantastic opportunity or would like to arrange an informal visit, please
contact Matron Peter Savage 01915656256 ext. 47829 or email: peter.savage11@nhs.net
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
You will be
responsible for leading the ward team and providing day to day management for the
Nursing team. This includes but not limited to:
Allocation of
staff to teams, and ensuring they are working within their level of
competence/skill mix
Working alongside
the MDT, to ensure patients receive appropriate care
Liaising with the
operational teams, to ensure timely admission, transfer and discharge of
patients
Taking charge in
challenging circumstances within the ward, and ensuring that support is always
given to junior colleagues
Ensuring
appraisals, mandatory training and competency assessments for all nursing staff
are kept up to date
Leading the
nursing team and being a role model, ensuring the environment is maintained to
a high standard
Ensuring that the
Junior Sister/Charge Nurses are aware of expected standards in the delivery of
patient care, hands on clinical care to patients,
To lead and deliver
against the clinical and non-clinical governance agenda within the care
environment
Ensure that safe,
effective and holistic patient care is delivered, and coordinate patients
overall plan of care throughout the patient journey
Agree own
personal development plan with Matron.
Promote
excellence in nursing care, and demonstrate evidence based best practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
You will be
responsible for leading the ward team and providing day to day management for the
Nursing team. This includes but not limited to:
Allocation of
staff to teams, and ensuring they are working within their level of
competence/skill mix
Working alongside
the MDT, to ensure patients receive appropriate care
Liaising with the
operational teams, to ensure timely admission, transfer and discharge of
patients
Taking charge in
challenging circumstances within the ward, and ensuring that support is always
given to junior colleagues
Ensuring
appraisals, mandatory training and competency assessments for all nursing staff
are kept up to date
Leading the
nursing team and being a role model, ensuring the environment is maintained to
a high standard
Ensuring that the
Junior Sister/Charge Nurses are aware of expected standards in the delivery of
patient care, hands on clinical care to patients,
To lead and deliver
against the clinical and non-clinical governance agenda within the care
environment
Ensure that safe,
effective and holistic patient care is delivered, and coordinate patients
overall plan of care throughout the patient journey
Agree own
personal development plan with Matron.
Promote
excellence in nursing care, and demonstrate evidence based best practice
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Research skills.
- Clinical Skills course.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Demonstrable Ophthalmology experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7.
- Experience of service redesign.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Research skills.
- Clinical Skills course.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Demonstrable Ophthalmology experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7.
- Experience of service redesign.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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