Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment position as Ward Manager on Ward 21 at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
Ward 21 is a 30 bedded unit specialising in Respiratory Care. We are looking for a strong dynamic applicant to join the team. The successful applicant will need to have experience in a Band 6 role and have excellent leadership, communication and clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
To manage the day to day running of the department, ensuring an effective and efficient nursing service within available resources. To ensure 24 hour provision of high quality patient centred care. To act as link between the department and other areas of the Care Group and the Trust. To lead the department in the development of Care Group, Trust and NHS initiatives. To create and maintain a positive learning environment in the department for the multidisciplinary team.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Degree level
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing education at Master's level
- Advance Life Support provider/ other courses of similar calibre
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in respiratory care
- IV drug therapy, IV cannulation & venepuncture skills
- Expert clinician
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in general nursing, acute nursing and the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Demonstrates initiative and innovative practice
- Ability to facilitate change management
- Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
- Compiling comprehensive duty rota for nursing and ancillary staff
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection skills
- Involvement in standard setting and audit
- Computer/IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Degree level
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing education at Master's level
- Advance Life Support provider/ other courses of similar calibre
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in respiratory care
- IV drug therapy, IV cannulation & venepuncture skills
- Expert clinician
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in general nursing, acute nursing and the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Demonstrates initiative and innovative practice
- Ability to facilitate change management
- Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
- Compiling comprehensive duty rota for nursing and ancillary staff
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection skills
- Involvement in standard setting and audit
- Computer/IT skills
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).
