Ward Manager - City Community Hospital

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 14 November 2024

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Ward Manager to join our team at the City Community Hospital.

You will need to be an enthusiastic registered nurse with a passion for delivering high quality care working with the Ward Senior Management team to provide clinical leadership and staff management.

Main duties of the job

You will lead the registered and unregistered nursing staff in support of their professional development and in the promotion of best practice.

You will ensure that a responsive high quality patient focused service is delivered.

Effectively working in partnership with key members of the Multidisciplinary Team in the hospital and locality to promote and facilitate effective patient care and discharge.

You will influence the development and implementation of policies, protocols and guidelines relevant to the ward area.

You will improve the quality of care received and the experience of patients and their carers, through the implementation of initiatives which reflect the National Service Framework for Older People.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

17 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH6713431

Job locations

City Community Hospital

Fulbrook Centre, Churchill Hospital Site

Oxford

OX3 7JU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Informal visits from interested candidates are welcome, we are very proud of our ward and would love to show you around!

For further details please see the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Informal visits from interested candidates are welcome, we are very proud of our ward and would love to show you around!

For further details please see the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC RN

Desirable

Degree on Nursing
Leadership course and experience

Experience

Essential

Range of clinical experience
Work with MDT and other professionals
Evidence of Leadership skills

Desirable

Community Hospitals experience
Change management skills

Skills

Essential

Working with Older adults

Desirable

Evidence of leadership and management skills
Experience of Clinical Supervision

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC RN

Desirable

Degree on Nursing
Leadership course and experience

Experience

Essential

Range of clinical experience
Work with MDT and other professionals
Evidence of Leadership skills

Desirable

Community Hospitals experience
Change management skills

Skills

Essential

Working with Older adults

Desirable

Evidence of leadership and management skills
Experience of Clinical Supervision

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).