Job summary
Job Title -Ward Manager Outpatients Department
Hours per week-37.50
Perm/Fixed Term-6 Month Secondment
Salary-£43,742 - £50,056 dependant on experience
Closing Date-12th April 2024
Interview Date-17th April 2024
The post holder is responsible for clinical leadership on Outpatient Department through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidenced based practice; ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide direct management and facilitate learning and development within the nursing team.
The post holder will effectively manage resources within their area and drive improvements based on evidence-based practice.
The post holder will respond to, identify, escalate, and make recommendations for changes within the clinical environment.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team.
To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate.
To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience.
To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
To undertake clinical shifts.
To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations.
To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.
To participate in clinical audits within the clinical areas to monitor and improve standards of care.
To ensure effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.
To assist the Head of Nursing/Matron to review staffing requirements using an initiative-taking approach to retention and recruitment of staff.
To support the Head of Nursing/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach.
To ensure staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering.
Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams.
To manage the financial resources for the clinical area.
To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensuring learning is shared with own team and the Trust.
To deputise for Matron in their absence as requested.
To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team.
To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate.
To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience.
To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
To undertake clinical shifts.
To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations.
To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.
To participate in clinical audits within the clinical areas to monitor and improve standards of care.
To ensure effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.
To assist the Head of Nursing/Matron to review staffing requirements using an initiative-taking approach to retention and recruitment of staff.
To support the Head of Nursing/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach.
To ensure staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering.
Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams.
To manage the financial resources for the clinical area.
To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensuring learning is shared with own team and the Trust.
To deputise for Matron in their absence as requested.
To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate.
Person Specification
Application and interview
Essential
- oRelevant current professional qualification oTeaching/Leadership Qualification oEvidence of continuous professional development oEducated to degree level in Nursing. oDemonstrates experience within the strategic planning process.
- oExperience at band 6 in an acute clinical setting oEvidence of leadership and change management
- oUnderstanding of the principles of Clinical GovernanceoSupporting quality monitoring processes oAble to identify risks, potential risks and advise on solutions to mitigate these.
- oProven advanced clinical knowledge and skills. oExcellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills oAbility to lead and motivate staff. oAbility to facilitate change through personal development of staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of Quality Improvement methodology
Person Specification
Application and interview
Essential
- oRelevant current professional qualification oTeaching/Leadership Qualification oEvidence of continuous professional development oEducated to degree level in Nursing. oDemonstrates experience within the strategic planning process.
- oExperience at band 6 in an acute clinical setting oEvidence of leadership and change management
- oUnderstanding of the principles of Clinical GovernanceoSupporting quality monitoring processes oAble to identify risks, potential risks and advise on solutions to mitigate these.
- oProven advanced clinical knowledge and skills. oExcellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills oAbility to lead and motivate staff. oAbility to facilitate change through personal development of staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of Quality Improvement methodology
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).
