Job summary
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Band 7 Ward Manager (Emmer Green Ward) - Secondment 6 Months
An exciting opportunity has become available for a six month secondment Ward Manager on Emmer Green Ward, Hip Fracture Unit, within Specialist Medicine, Networked Care.
You will need medical/surgical experience which includes experience at Senior Staff Nurse level.
You should be dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic with a very high standard of clinical practice.
You will need to be educated to degree level and hold a teaching qualification.
A proven track record with evidence of having excellent communication, leadership, team building skills and management of change.
Main duties of the job
The post holder works as an expert practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient-focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the client group in his/her clinical area.
The post holder displays excellent communication and leadership skills, and is responsible for the day-to-day line management of the team for which he/she is responsible.
He/she is also responsible for standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and for a well-maintained Ward/Department environment. The Ward Manager is a budget holder and authorised signatory for financial and physical resources.
About us
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust our vision is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community".
Central to achieving this vision is working in partnership with patients, colleagues across health and social care and other organisations who share the same values, to support people in our community.
It is a challenging time to be working in the NHS but the dedication of our staff means we are in a strong position.
Services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust have recently been rated as "Good" by the Care Quality Commission.
Our values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder displays excellent communication and leadership skills, and is responsible for the day-to-day line management of the team for which they are responsible.
- Manage people and financial resources to ensure the effective operation of the team for which he/she is responsible. Ensure effective skill-mix and appropriate caseload management at all times.
- Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed.
- Be responsible for the standard of nursing care delivered in work area. Display evidence that staff provide holistic, evidence-based, patient-centred care.
- Demonstrate that patients are involved in both decisions affecting their care and well-being and in service development.
- Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and Trusts protocols and guidelines. Be accountable for own practice and for the delegation of care he/she gives to more junior colleagues, support workers and students.
- Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interest of patients.
- Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Works as a role model for professional practice.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder displays excellent communication and leadership skills, and is responsible for the day-to-day line management of the team for which they are responsible.
- Manage people and financial resources to ensure the effective operation of the team for which he/she is responsible. Ensure effective skill-mix and appropriate caseload management at all times.
- Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed.
- Be responsible for the standard of nursing care delivered in work area. Display evidence that staff provide holistic, evidence-based, patient-centred care.
- Demonstrate that patients are involved in both decisions affecting their care and well-being and in service development.
- Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and Trusts protocols and guidelines. Be accountable for own practice and for the delegation of care he/she gives to more junior colleagues, support workers and students.
- Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interest of patients.
- Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Works as a role model for professional practice.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of Leadership
- People and Change Management
- Knowledge of HR policies and proceedures
Desirable
- Post Grad Specility Module/Course
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience at Band 6 or above
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of Leadership
- People and Change Management
- Knowledge of HR policies and proceedures
Desirable
- Post Grad Specility Module/Course
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience at Band 6 or above
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).
