Job summary
WORCESTERSHIRE
ROYAL HOSPITAL
MEDICAL DAY CASE
UNIT
UNIT MANAGER - BAND
7
20 HRS - PART TIME
PERMANENT
JOB SHARE
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Ward
Manager for the Medical Day Case Unit. We are looking for a dynamic,
forward-thinking individual to join the team.
Medical day case is a fast-paced unit
delivering a range of specialist drugs and treatments to their patients.
You will be a highly motivated
forward-thinking professional who can demonstrate the ability to lead and
support staff in a proactive and effective way. You will be expected to lead,
by example, providing evidence-based care to the patients within the unit.
Infection prevention and control must be
high on your agenda. You will need to
have worked in an acute medical area within the medical day case unit and
gained relevant experience at a band 6/7 level
The opportunities to learn new skills in medication
administration spanning several different directorates are endless.
The unit is currently open 7 days per week.
For
an informal visit or more information please contact:
Claire James, Matron on direct dial 01905 733883 or bleep 788 via switchboard on 01905 763333
Main duties of the job
A high level of clinical skills in venepuncture and cannulation is desirable or willing to undertake.
A valid blood licence due to the volume of blood products delivered on the unit, is desirable or willing to undertake.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure a high standard of
nursing care at all times through the effective management of staff and resources
on his / her allocated department.
To demonstrate strong clinical
leadership in stressful and challenging situations.
To promote a positive approach to
new challenges and creative ways of working.
To act as advocate for their
designated area and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to
co-ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient
and family.
To ensure
effective training and educational programmes are available by liaising
with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of
nurses in the clinical area. This post carries continuing responsibility
for the management of the Ward, including the deployment and supervision
of staff.
Achieve and maintain competence in
identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical
competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical
practice (i.e. Venepuncture, Cannulation).
Maintain a valid blood
licence to deliver/collect/test blood for transfusion.
Accept personal
responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and
control practice.
Ensure that you
are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory
updates in infection control.
For a more detailed outline of the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure a high standard of
nursing care at all times through the effective management of staff and resources
on his / her allocated department.
To demonstrate strong clinical
leadership in stressful and challenging situations.
To promote a positive approach to
new challenges and creative ways of working.
To act as advocate for their
designated area and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to
co-ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient
and family.
To ensure
effective training and educational programmes are available by liaising
with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of
nurses in the clinical area. This post carries continuing responsibility
for the management of the Ward, including the deployment and supervision
of staff.
Achieve and maintain competence in
identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical
competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical
practice (i.e. Venepuncture, Cannulation).
Maintain a valid blood
licence to deliver/collect/test blood for transfusion.
Accept personal
responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and
control practice.
Ensure that you
are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory
updates in infection control.
For a more detailed outline of the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical skills in.
- Able to demonstrate effective management of, staff and student, experience and performance.
- Organisational skills.
- Proven management skills.
Desirable
- Complaints handling.
- Venepuncture and Cannulation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub part 1 of the NMC professional register.
- Degree or working towards.
- Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development.
- Evidence of management experience / training.
- NMC recognised Teaching / Assessing qualification.
- Relevant experience at Band 6 within related speciality.
Desirable
- Masters Degree.
- Valid blood licence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical skills in.
- Able to demonstrate effective management of, staff and student, experience and performance.
- Organisational skills.
- Proven management skills.
Desirable
- Complaints handling.
- Venepuncture and Cannulation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub part 1 of the NMC professional register.
- Degree or working towards.
- Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development.
- Evidence of management experience / training.
- NMC recognised Teaching / Assessing qualification.
- Relevant experience at Band 6 within related speciality.
Desirable
- Masters Degree.
- Valid blood licence.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
