Ward Manager - £3k Incentive*

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

It's an exciting time to join us here at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) as we continue to develop and invest in our services as well as our staff.

We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of our patients. We have new opportunities for Registered Nurses and Doctors Trustwide across all of our inpatient services.

These vacancies include an attractive £3000* welcome bonus - a Rewarding Welcome for a Rewarding Career.

As a CNTW employee we will support you in your personal and career development. You'll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme.

We are committed to improving the working lives and health and wellbeing of our staff and that's why we have our Thrive programme. Thrive is here to support your whole wellbeing which covers emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career and social aspects.

If you'd like to apply for one of our vacancies and receive this welcome bonus, please complete your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

* Terms and conditions: Specifics to be discussed at interview.

We are looking forward to and excited to recruit a Band 7 Ward Manager to work within Embleton Ward. Embleton Ward is a 19 bedded male acute admission ward within the North Inpatient Clinical Business Unit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder manages of all aspects of clinical standards and professional practice on the ward.

They manage and co-ordinate staff, budget, resources and the environment.

They lead and supervise the staff over a 24 hour period.

They are included in the on call rota as point of contract; to ensure provision of service and staffing across Trust sites.

They demonstrate effective leadership, being visible and accessible to patients, families and carers which ensure efficient, effective and caring services.

They account for the delivery of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes

They develop and where appropriate deliver training packages to enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce and students

They provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Date posted

22 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-NL22-310-AB

Job locations

St Georges Park Hospital

Cottingwood Lane

Morpeth

NE61 2NU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 22nd November 2022

Closing date : 6th December 2022

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 22nd November 2022

Closing date : 6th December 2022

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and

Essential

Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
Student Assessor /Mentor

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Significant post registration clinical experience
Leadership experience
Continued professional development
Staff training and development
Staff appraisal

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Leadership
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Collaborative working
Time management

Person Specification

Education and

Essential

Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
Student Assessor /Mentor

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Significant post registration clinical experience
Leadership experience
Continued professional development
Staff training and development
Staff appraisal

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Leadership
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Collaborative working
Time management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).