Job summary
We are looking for an inspired and dynamic individual with Acute and Emergency Medicine experience to lead our 39 bedded General Medicine Ward. The job will be suitable for senior nurses looking to advance their leadership and managerial career. The job offers the unique opportunity to bring your expertise to ensure safe and compassionate patient experience whilst maximising our capacity utilisation through innovative ways.
You will be leading the staff members to deliver high quality care in our 39 bedded General Medicine Ward. Ward 1 manages patients with various acute and chronic medical conditions including endocrinology and diabetes. It acts as a step down ward for patients receiving further medical care from the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit and ITU.
Ward 1 works closely with our partners in the sector to provide treatments for our patients in close collaboration with the Consultants, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapists, Discharge Co-ordinators, Specialist nurses and various other multi-disciplinary teams.
Ward 1 team is integral to the service in offering optimum flow and excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have responsibility for providing leadership to the team ensuring that care standards are monitored and maintained at the highest level as well as working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a quality service for patients.
You will have a team of highly competent band 6 nurses, your colleagues from other acute medicine wards, matrons and senior nursing teamworking collaboratively to achieve the Trust's vision of providing excellent care to our patients.
You will demonstrate organisational and management skills and will be able to motivate and effectively lead the ward team in delivering high quality care to our patients.
You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike. You must have experience at a senior staff nurse level within an acute medical setting.
You will be a clinical role model and have a willingness to develop the team as well as your own professional growth.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Ward Manager focuses on the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.
- Have continuous responsibility for a defined clinical area;
- Be the key contact member for the multidisciplinary team
- Provide professional leadership and line management for ateam of nursing/midwifery and support staff;
- Delegate work and supervise colleagues accordingly;
- Assess patients, plan, implement and evaluate evidence basedcare;
- Provide expert clinical advice;
- Ensure patient pathways are optimally managed;
- Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively;
- Be responsible for the safety of the clinical environment;
- Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.
- Ensure his/her group of patients have a managed pathway and beds in the ward are optimally utilised, seeking expert support if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Ward Manager focuses on the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.
- Have continuous responsibility for a defined clinical area;
- Be the key contact member for the multidisciplinary team
- Provide professional leadership and line management for ateam of nursing/midwifery and support staff;
- Delegate work and supervise colleagues accordingly;
- Assess patients, plan, implement and evaluate evidence basedcare;
- Provide expert clinical advice;
- Ensure patient pathways are optimally managed;
- Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively;
- Be responsible for the safety of the clinical environment;
- Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.
- Ensure his/her group of patients have a managed pathway and beds in the ward are optimally utilised, seeking expert support if required.
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration with NMC
- Experience or working in an acute medical setting.
- ENB 998 or Practice Assessor.
- Evidence of continuing professional development to a degree level or willing to achieve.
Desirable
- Post graduate Degree/Diploma/certificate in leadership and management
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post registration with experience of 2 years at band 6
- Supervisory experience and management of a nursing team.
- Teaching and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
- o Evidence of acting as a change agent and role model.
Desirable
- Previous experience of leading change.
- Has participated in clinical audits
- 1 year band 7 within an acute medical setting
- Working in Endocrinology/Diabetes
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good understanding of the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management
- Can demonstrate the principles of effective budget management.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage change and motivate staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE guidance for Emergency and acute medical care in hospital
- ALS
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration with NMC
- Experience or working in an acute medical setting.
- ENB 998 or Practice Assessor.
- Evidence of continuing professional development to a degree level or willing to achieve.
Desirable
- Post graduate Degree/Diploma/certificate in leadership and management
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post registration with experience of 2 years at band 6
- Supervisory experience and management of a nursing team.
- Teaching and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
- o Evidence of acting as a change agent and role model.
Desirable
- Previous experience of leading change.
- Has participated in clinical audits
- 1 year band 7 within an acute medical setting
- Working in Endocrinology/Diabetes
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good understanding of the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management
- Can demonstrate the principles of effective budget management.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage change and motivate staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE guidance for Emergency and acute medical care in hospital
- ALS
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).
