Job summary
*EXCITING* * Ward Manager Hyper Acute Stroke Ward required*
Are you ready for a new challenge?
Are you ready to develop your leadership and management skills?
Are you excited for a change?
Do you want to become part of the award-winning stroke team here at Stepping Hill hospital?
We are looking for a visible, highly motivated, committed and innovative individual to continue to lead, and develop this dedicated team of nursing and support staff in the delivery of excellence in stroke nursing care . You will need to have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to demonstrate compassionate leadership and a sound understanding of stroke nursing care.
Main duties of the job
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community
as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest
employers. We are an integrated provider of acute hospital
and community services for the people of Stockport, as well
serving the populations of East Cheshire and the High Peak
in North Derbyshire.
Our mission is to make a difference every day.
Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
About us
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services for children and adults across Stockport and the High Peak, as well as community health services for Stockport, Tameside and Glossop. Stepping Hill Hospital treats over 500,000 patients per year and community health services are run across 24 sites in Stockport and 17 sites in Tameside and Glossop.
There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you'll see in yourself.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focussed workforce.
We are constantly improving how we work with staff and this is reflected in the awards we have been awarded, which can be viewed on our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
In conjunction with the Divisional Nursing Director and Matron provide effective leadership, monitoring of professional and care standards, and effective use of resources at ward/department level.
To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.
To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high quality patient care.
Lead by example and act as a positive role model to staff taking responsibility for own professional development.
Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.
Actively contribute to and support agreed developments within the business group with focus for supporting clinical effectiveness and innovative practice.
To manage roster allocation for present and future shifts in order to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
To lead the multidisciplinary team on a daily basis using resources effectively and efficiently.
To confidently escalate in a timely manner concerns about patient safety, quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence based recommendations.
Participate in the Business Groups professional on site cover rota as required dealing with professional issues, redeployment of staff and giving advice and support, and liaising with the on -site professional senior cover
To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions
To ensure that national and local policy and guidance are delivered and maintained.
Foster a culture which encourages staff to challenge and report substandard practice.
Contribute to the development of and support delivery of the Trust Quality Improvement Plan/Strategy.
Organise and plan own day to day workload or activities in order to meet the demands of the job role.
Contribute to the STAR accreditation programme as required.
Contribute to and participate in programmes of audit, including utilisation of results in practice.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
In conjunction with the Divisional Nursing Director and Matron provide effective leadership, monitoring of professional and care standards, and effective use of resources at ward/department level.
To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.
To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high quality patient care.
Lead by example and act as a positive role model to staff taking responsibility for own professional development.
Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.
Actively contribute to and support agreed developments within the business group with focus for supporting clinical effectiveness and innovative practice.
To manage roster allocation for present and future shifts in order to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
To lead the multidisciplinary team on a daily basis using resources effectively and efficiently.
To confidently escalate in a timely manner concerns about patient safety, quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence based recommendations.
Participate in the Business Groups professional on site cover rota as required dealing with professional issues, redeployment of staff and giving advice and support, and liaising with the on -site professional senior cover
To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions
To ensure that national and local policy and guidance are delivered and maintained.
Foster a culture which encourages staff to challenge and report substandard practice.
Contribute to the development of and support delivery of the Trust Quality Improvement Plan/Strategy.
Organise and plan own day to day workload or activities in order to meet the demands of the job role.
Contribute to the STAR accreditation programme as required.
Contribute to and participate in programmes of audit, including utilisation of results in practice.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
registration
Essential
- RN PIN number
- At least 18 months experience at band 6
Desirable
- Evidence of degree level study
Experience
Essential
- at least 18 months as a band 6
- Evidence of stroke care experience
- Evidence of participation in QI/audit
- Excellent IT skills
- Evidence of governance/complaints/incident reporting knowledge
Desirable
- Evidence of people management skills
- knowledge of ward accreditation systems
- knowledge of Healthroster/electronic roster management
- Ward budget management and experience
mentorship
Essential
- evidence of teaching and assessing
management
Essential
- evidence of management studies
Person Specification
registration
Essential
- RN PIN number
- At least 18 months experience at band 6
Desirable
- Evidence of degree level study
Experience
Essential
- at least 18 months as a band 6
- Evidence of stroke care experience
- Evidence of participation in QI/audit
- Excellent IT skills
- Evidence of governance/complaints/incident reporting knowledge
Desirable
- Evidence of people management skills
- knowledge of ward accreditation systems
- knowledge of Healthroster/electronic roster management
- Ward budget management and experience
mentorship
Essential
- evidence of teaching and assessing
management
Essential
- evidence of management studies
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).
