Job summary
Job Title: Ward Manager -Wakeley Ward
Division: Medicine and Emergency Care
Care Group: specialist Medicine
Band: 7
Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Interview Date: TBC
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic Ward Manager for Wakeley Ward, who shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the department. This includes budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for.
The post holder will be involved in the development of policies, protocols / guidelines and patient information. This is a great opportunity to work with us on this journey of providing 'Patient First' excellence in Care and ensuring positive Patient Experience in Specialist Medicine.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of Wakeley Ward, including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for.
The post holder will be involved in the development of policies, protocols / guidelines and patient information.
Please note, if you are considering applying for a role within our organisation we do recommend that staff are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, this is no longer a mandatory requirement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of Wakeley Ward, including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for.
The post holder will be involved in the development of policies, protocols / guidelines and patient information.
Please note, if you are considering applying for a role within our organisation we do recommend that staff are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, this is no longer a mandatory requirement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Master's degree or on pathway actively working towards
- Mentorship / teaching qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issue
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience on managing a ward; including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
- Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting
Skills
Essential
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
- Able to effectively present information to groups and professional teams Is able to manage staffing and supply budgets effectively
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients / clients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives
- Ability to organise and plan own time and that of junior staff and learners
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Master's degree or on pathway actively working towards
- Mentorship / teaching qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issue
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience on managing a ward; including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
- Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting
Skills
Essential
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
- Able to effectively present information to groups and professional teams Is able to manage staffing and supply budgets effectively
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients / clients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives
- Ability to organise and plan own time and that of junior staff and learners
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).
