Job summary
Ward A3 is a 35 bedded ward for patients with a delayed transfer of care, dealing with complex discharges and supporting patient flow through the hospital.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to take on the role of the Ward Manager to provide leadership, management and support to the ward team and is responsible for the provision of patient care, ensuring that it is evidence based and of a high standard and to maintain 24-hour responsibility for the clinical area.The post holder will ensure that patients receive the necessary care and treatment to promote health by preventing and treating diseases in patients over 65 years old, mainly with acute frail, dementia and delirium conditions.This role requires close working relationships with a wide range of the multidisciplinary/speciality teams, Consultants, Head of Nursing, Matrons, Ward Managers and Site Management team. In order to succeed in this role, you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to have the ability to deal with challenging situations in a fast-paced environment in a professional and calm manner.
Main duties of the job
To effectively lead and be responsible for the unit and team and the clinical care carried out in the ward.To manage designated area/s in close liaison with the Matron, Service Manager, and the Practice Development Team to provide the highest quality of assessment and care required to support each patient in their care pathway.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on the job description and main responsibilitiesplease refer to the attached Job Description document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on the job description and main responsibilitiesplease refer to the attached Job Description document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current First Level Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
- Post registration evidence of further training
- Evidence of degree level study
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' post registration
- At least 2 years' experience within MfOP at a senior level (Band 6 or above)
- Demonstrable organisational skills of self and others
Desirable
- Experience within creating and managing rosters
- Management and development of staff
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrates team working
- Ability to work in an environment with a high degree of uncertainty
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current First Level Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
- Post registration evidence of further training
- Evidence of degree level study
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' post registration
- At least 2 years' experience within MfOP at a senior level (Band 6 or above)
- Demonstrable organisational skills of self and others
Desirable
- Experience within creating and managing rosters
- Management and development of staff
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrates team working
- Ability to work in an environment with a high degree of uncertainty
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
