Job summary
Are you a dedicated and experienced nursing leader with a passion for patient centred care that is looking to take the next step in their nursing career? We have an exciting opportunity for to come and join St Bartholomew's Hospital senior nursing team as the Ward Manager on one of our cardiac surgical wards.
4A is a 22 bedded Cardiac surgical ward that predominantly cares for patients having cardiac surgery, both pre and post operatively. The ward has recently developed an Enhanced Recovery pathway for cardiac surgical patients in collaboration with critical care.
As the Ward Manager you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the Nursing care on the wards. You will ensure the delivery of high quality, patient centred care, lead and support the ward nursing team whilst drive continuous improvement in clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold responsibility for the ward team with support from the Matron and Senior Nurse. They will ensure that they lead and manage the ward so that safe, high quality, evidence based nursing care is delivered to patients whilst respecting and involving families and carers.
The post holder will be the clinical expert and act as professional resource to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families
They will ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures
The post holder will provide effective leadership and management by acting as a role model, having a clear vision, supporting the development of the team, whilst promoting a positive image of the clinical area.
The post holder will be required to manage resources efficiently and effectively ensuring that high quality care is maintained
They will contribute to the delivery of the organisation's objectives and the Nursing Strategy working collaboratively with the Senior nursing teams and Divisional managers
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
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 experience within relevant clinical specialty
- Experience in caring for acutely unwell patients
- Experience in management and leadership
Desirable
- Previous Band 7 leadership experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with MDT and patients and their carers
- Acts as a role model
- Ability to support the development of others
- Evidence of critical thinking and initiative to solve problems and mange workload
- Ability to respond to challenges in a proactive and flexible way
- Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used
- Experience undertaking quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience leading QI projects
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- IV accreditation
- Post Registration Clinical course
- Evidence of Degree level study
- Mentorship course
- ILS
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider
- Possession of or working towards Masters
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 experience within relevant clinical specialty
- Experience in caring for acutely unwell patients
- Experience in management and leadership
Desirable
- Previous Band 7 leadership experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with MDT and patients and their carers
- Acts as a role model
- Ability to support the development of others
- Evidence of critical thinking and initiative to solve problems and mange workload
- Ability to respond to challenges in a proactive and flexible way
- Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used
- Experience undertaking quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience leading QI projects
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- IV accreditation
- Post Registration Clinical course
- Evidence of Degree level study
- Mentorship course
- ILS
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider
- Possession of or working towards Masters
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).
