Job summary
Worcestershire
Royal Hospital
Ward Manager - Band 7
Acute Respiratory
Unit (ARU)
Full time 37.5 hrs
Permanent
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a band 7 nurse with a passion for respiratory
medicine to join our respiratory ward at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
You will lead
a dedicated team delivering a high standard of nursing care to our respiratory
patients.
ARU is a 31
bedded unit that includes an 8 bedded high care area for non-invasive positive
pressure ventilation and an Intervention Room for day case procedures.
We are
looking for a highly motivated experienced registered nurse who will be able to
demonstrate significant band 6/7 experience to work with both patients and
staff to enhance respiratory care within ARU.
You will
have experience in working with multidisciplinary teams and agencies to
proactively plan effective, safe discharges.
Informal
visits are encouraged and welcomed.
For
further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Matron
Georgina Darby on direct dial 01905 733883 or bleep 662 via switchboard on
01905 763333.
Main duties of the job
You will require advanced knowledge of respiratory disease and deliver a high standard of nursing care. A teaching qualification and advanced experience of caring for patients with respiratory disease are essential for this post holder.
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.
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.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further requirements.
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.
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.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further requirements.
Person Specification
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care.
- Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance.
- Proven management skills.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Calm under pressure.
- High professional standards.
- Committed to quality improvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration.
- Degree or working towards.
- Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development.
- Evidence of management experience / training.
- NMC recognised Teaching / Assessing qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6.
- Relevant experience within respiratory and high care areas.
Desirable
- Teaching expertise.
- Evidence of implementing change in the workplace.
- Complaints handling.
Person Specification
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care.
- Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance.
- Proven management skills.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Calm under pressure.
- High professional standards.
- Committed to quality improvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration.
- Degree or working towards.
- Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development.
- Evidence of management experience / training.
- NMC recognised Teaching / Assessing qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6.
- Relevant experience within respiratory and high care areas.
Desirable
- Teaching expertise.
- Evidence of implementing change in the workplace.
- Complaints handling.
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).
