Ward Manager - Neurology Acute Stroke Unit
The closing date is 10 June 2025
Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 ward manager to lead our Neurology Acute Stroke Unit, NASU.
We are looking for a 1st level registered nurse who has the drive and motivation to ensure our patients receive the highest level of quality care. You need to have excellent clinical knowledge and demonstrable leadership qualities, and the expertise and passion to drive and support the team to maintain excellent standards of patient care
NASU is a fast paced 34 bedded unit, which includes a six bedded Monitored Bay and assessment bed, 2 Monitored Beds for telemetry, caring for patients from the early stages of stroke who require close monitoring and specialised interventions, to them starting their rehabilitation journey. They also care for patients with a range of complex neurological conditions .
You will join a hardworking and supportive multidisciplinary team, making it a rewarding and enjoyable environment to work.
We will offer excellent developmental opportunities including coaching and leadership support.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to oversee and provide the delivery of high-quality specialist care.
The post-holder will be expected to provide an expert clinical and leadership function in the assessment of care needs for this patient group, with an emphasis on care delivery and management of the in-patient service.
They will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team by demonstrating a range of essential specialist nursing skills to meet the needs of this client group.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessionso Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean PractitionerThe leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.After you complete this training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
27 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-NSC-7192979
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS43BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS43BW
Employer's website
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