Ward Manager - Care of the Elderly

Job summary

An opportunity for a dynamic patient focused ward manager on ward 23 RLI. The Care of the Elderly wards are currently developing new ways of working. looking at patient safety and frailty The ward manager will provide support to all staff including students and the multidisciplinary team

Main duties of the job

An exciting Opportunity has arisen for a new ward manager on the Care of the Elderly ward.

Are you a Clinical Leader looking to progress to a Ward Manager, or an experienced Ward Manager wanting a change?

Ward 23 at Lancaster Royal Infirmary is a 24 bedded medical ward which focuses on elderly care. As a ward leader you will lead a passionate team who take pride in their work and the challenges that brings whilst developing new innovative ways to improve patient care and take the ward forward and flourish.

The ward is supported by dedicated care of the elderly consultants and discharge co-ordinators and extended multi-disciplinary team along with an enthusiastic band of volunteer staff who keep our patients entertained and active.

We are seeking a caring, compassionate experienced Registered nurse who can demonstrate excellent leadership skills, can delegate effectively, and work effectively and efficiently as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be expected to work predominately Monday to Friday . They will have 24 hour responsibility with support from senior nurses who provide a 7 day support for the Trust.

You will be reliable, flexible, motivated, have excellent clinical and managerial skills, a commitment to ongoing learning and development, a commitment to delivering high quality care and be willing and open to embracing positive change and transformation meeting the demands of the community we serve.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.