Ward Manager

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The role of the Ward Manager is to provide leadership, management and support to the ward team. The post holder is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the ward, ensuring high standards of patient care, staff scheduling, compliance with safety and quality standards, budget management and resource allocation. The potholder act as a liaison with families and other members of the multidisciplinary team; lead staff development and implement quality improvements on the ward.

Strong leadership, clinical expertise and communication skills are essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

Patient Care Management:

Ensure that all patients receive high quality, person centered care.
Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care to meet individual patient needs.
Monitor and maintain clinical standards, safety protocols, and infection control.

Staff Management:

Lead, support and manage a team of nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff.
Schedule staff shifts, manage rotas, and ensure adequate staffing levels.
Handle recruitment,training, and performance appraisals of team members.

Quality Assurance:

Conduct audits, quality assessments and implement improvements.
Ensure compliance with NHS guidelines, CQC standards.

Budget and Resource Management:

Manage the ward's budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
Order and manage stock, equipment and supplies needed for ward operations.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-EMRS2-0378

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

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

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

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse
Relevant post registration specialist course or significant relevant experience

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

The ability act as a clinical leader
The ability to communicate effectively in difficult situations
The ability to effectively prioritise own workload, and the workload of others
The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care

Experience

Essential

Substantive experience as a Band 6 staff nurse in an acute setting

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of budget management

Trust values

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse
Relevant post registration specialist course or significant relevant experience

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

The ability act as a clinical leader
The ability to communicate effectively in difficult situations
The ability to effectively prioritise own workload, and the workload of others
The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care

Experience

Essential

Substantive experience as a Band 6 staff nurse in an acute setting

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of budget management

Trust values

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values

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).