Job summary
Ward Manager- Day Surgery Unit. 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for an experienced, organised but creative thinking Ward Manager, with great clinical and leadership skills to join our friendly and progressive team on the Day Surgery Unit . The main focus of this post will be day to day organisation of the Day Surgery Unit. You must be driven, passionate and have a desire to provide an exemplary service with our patients at its heart, as well as be compassionate and responsive to the needs of our patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
- Carry continuous responsibility and accountability for the management of the ward/department, making effective use of resources and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are achieved on a 24-hour basis
- Work closely and collaboratively with other Ward managers/Team Leaders to support roles and promote the corporate needs of the Surgical Division
- Carry continuous responsibility for the management of the designated area / team making effective use of resources and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are achieved on a 24 hours basis, to ensure safe and effective discharges for the relevant area
- Assist the Directorate Manager proactively in planning processes, procedures and policies to continually promote greater throughput and efficiency within the Surgical Division.
- Ensure training of staff is appropriate to maximise skill mix and competency within all bands and across all teams
- Always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out their duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
- Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the clinical area.
- Lead, support, supervise and teach all staff, acting as a role model for the staff with regard to professional behaviour and supporting the strategy for nursing
- Proactively participate within the management of the Division.
- Maintain own clinical and professional development by keeping up to date with new trends and developments
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration
- ENB 998/997/mentorship module or equivalent
- Diploma/Degree or working towards
Desirable
- Immediate Life Support certificate
- First Line Management Course
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Proven clinical practice and professional development
- Proven experience of unit/line management/ staff supervision
- Proven experience and involvement in change management
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Evidence of involvement in Performance review / appraisal
- Clinical expert in the area of practice
- Must ensure that exemplary standards of care are maintained
- Excellent understanding of risk management process
- Able to supervise colleagues and lead education
- Knowledge of governance
- Expanded role skills
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Skilled motivator
- Skilled negotiator
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to address and solve complex problems
- Excellent proven communication skills / written skills
- An understanding of HR policies and Trust procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of budget management
- Proven experience of governance
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration
- ENB 998/997/mentorship module or equivalent
- Diploma/Degree or working towards
Desirable
- Immediate Life Support certificate
- First Line Management Course
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Proven clinical practice and professional development
- Proven experience of unit/line management/ staff supervision
- Proven experience and involvement in change management
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Evidence of involvement in Performance review / appraisal
- Clinical expert in the area of practice
- Must ensure that exemplary standards of care are maintained
- Excellent understanding of risk management process
- Able to supervise colleagues and lead education
- Knowledge of governance
- Expanded role skills
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Skilled motivator
- Skilled negotiator
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to address and solve complex problems
- Excellent proven communication skills / written skills
- An understanding of HR policies and Trust procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of budget management
- Proven experience of governance
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).
