Job summary
An exciting opportunity has developed for a new ward manager to join the team at Newham University Hospital, part of Barts Health.
We are looking for enthusiastic ward manager to join a busy Acute and Older Peoples Services which has 26 beds and accepts direct admissions from our Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported by the Senior Nurse and Matron for the directorate and will have a team of established Junior Sisters/ Charge Nurses to assist you in leading the ward. There is also a directorate Practice Development Nurse in the unit to provide exemplary care to thepatients.
We are looking for candidates who are clinically focused, highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic to join our friendly medical team on Thistle Ward.
As part of Barts Health there is also a wealth of training and development opportunities available to the successful applicant.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
- Understanding of current educational practices relating to training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrant with NMC
- Specialist Course
- Mentorship course
- Management training
- Degree or working towards first degree
Desirable
- Leadership programme or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the clinical speciality
- 2 years Band 6 in relevant speciality
- 5 years post registration Experience
- Evidence of positive contribution to nursing
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of proficient clinical skills in Medical Nursing
- Proficient in communication Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used
- Evidence of critical thinking and initiative to solve problems and manage workload
- Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change
- Demonstrates effective team work skills
- Basic computer skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to respond to changes in a proactive way
- Ability to work as part of the MDT
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
- Can demonstrate an approachable and friendly enthusiastic and professional manner
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner
Other
Essential
- Caring manner towards both patients, visitors and colleagues
- Able to form good inter-personal relationships with all members of the inter-professional team
- Approachable and enthusiastic
- Professionally assertive
- Competent teacher of ward nursing skills and practices
- Competent mentor
- Ability to develop own learning needs and interests that will help their own capability and performance in their role
- Ability to take an active role in agreed activities and keep a record of them
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
- Understanding of current educational practices relating to training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrant with NMC
- Specialist Course
- Mentorship course
- Management training
- Degree or working towards first degree
Desirable
- Leadership programme or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the clinical speciality
- 2 years Band 6 in relevant speciality
- 5 years post registration Experience
- Evidence of positive contribution to nursing
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of proficient clinical skills in Medical Nursing
- Proficient in communication Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used
- Evidence of critical thinking and initiative to solve problems and manage workload
- Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change
- Demonstrates effective team work skills
- Basic computer skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to respond to changes in a proactive way
- Ability to work as part of the MDT
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
- Can demonstrate an approachable and friendly enthusiastic and professional manner
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner
Other
Essential
- Caring manner towards both patients, visitors and colleagues
- Able to form good inter-personal relationships with all members of the inter-professional team
- Approachable and enthusiastic
- Professionally assertive
- Competent teacher of ward nursing skills and practices
- Competent mentor
- Ability to develop own learning needs and interests that will help their own capability and performance in their role
- Ability to take an active role in agreed activities and keep a record of them
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).
