Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Surgical senior
nursing team at Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust, as the Unit Manager of Gate
34 at Pinderfields General Hospital.
Gate 34 is a 38 bedded acute ward delivering care predominantly
for urology and gynaecology patients. Gate 34 also provide care for patients
from outlying specialities when required. Gate 34 provides pre and post
operative care as well as conservative management of patients.
The Surgical Division will be recruiting a highly motivated
and innovative experienced senior nurse. The successful candidate will have
excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a flexible approach to
improving patient outcomes. A proven ability to work in collaboration
with a range of clinicians / managers across differing Clinical Divisions is
essential. We are looking for an inclusive leader who values development across
the team and supporting health & well-being.
The successful candidate will join the current senior team
to continue to progress development of the service. Gate 34 is a well-established
ward which has a forward-thinking workforce who embrace change to enhance the experience
of their patients.
If you are enthusiastic, ambitious and have strong
leadership skills, please do contact me for more information or to arrange an
informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the operational
management of the ward and effective line management of the ward based team.
You will be working collectively with the leadership team, have professional
accountability and responsibility for the delivery of high-quality clinical
care.
Through clinical leadership, knowledge and demonstrating of
the Trusts core values will ensure that the ward/department team is informed,
trained, and developed to enable care to be delivered to patients. This will be
achieved through appropriate deployment and supervision of staff, education and
professional development.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Ward Manager will create, lead and maintain a nursing
culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation, whilst
influencing Trust strategy and direction.
This will be achieved by:
A commitment to patients centred values.
Working with patients/families/carers and the
multi-disciplinary team to provide therapeutic care that anticipates and
responds to the needs of patients.
Developing a philosophy of care which involves
the rights of patients, carers and staff.
Creating a shared vision with the team,
integrating and embracing risk taking, flexibility and change.
Providing clear direction and leadership for
nurses with regard to legal, ethical and professional dimensions or care.
Promoting peoples equality, diversity and
rights.
Promoting an organisational philosophy and
structure philosophy which enables appropriate delegation of authority to all
levels and encourages staff to take up development opportunities, within
existing or new roles.
Facilitating an environment in which critical
appraisal of practice is fostered alongside innovative practice.
Being responsible for taking an overview of the
contribution that other disciplines make to their clinical area and taking
action to ensure efficiency is achieved.
Developing annual ward objectives, establishing
service developments in line with Directorate and organisational plans.
Maintaining awareness of national and regional
initiatives and subsequent transfer of these into practice.
Being proactive in the development and
facilitation of the 10 key roles for nursing.
Retaining a productive workforce.
Instigating, managing and facilitating others to
lead organisational change for the benefit of patients.
Actively being involved in the delivery of any
new strategies for patient care that impacts on their clinical environment and
taking the lead in promoting the nursing contribution.
Fostering and demonstrating creativity, energy
and inspiration in leading the nursing team.
Supervising and facilitating staff in guided
structured reflection in complete situations, utilising a range of skills which
may include clinical incident analysis and practice review processes.
Supporting and contributing to the Trusts
Shared Leadership practice development councils.
Participating in Professional Forums.
Fulfilling the role of the senior nurse bleep
holder when required in Division or when rostered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Ward Manager will create, lead and maintain a nursing
culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation, whilst
influencing Trust strategy and direction.
This will be achieved by:
A commitment to patients centred values.
Working with patients/families/carers and the
multi-disciplinary team to provide therapeutic care that anticipates and
responds to the needs of patients.
Developing a philosophy of care which involves
the rights of patients, carers and staff.
Creating a shared vision with the team,
integrating and embracing risk taking, flexibility and change.
Providing clear direction and leadership for
nurses with regard to legal, ethical and professional dimensions or care.
Promoting peoples equality, diversity and
rights.
Promoting an organisational philosophy and
structure philosophy which enables appropriate delegation of authority to all
levels and encourages staff to take up development opportunities, within
existing or new roles.
Facilitating an environment in which critical
appraisal of practice is fostered alongside innovative practice.
Being responsible for taking an overview of the
contribution that other disciplines make to their clinical area and taking
action to ensure efficiency is achieved.
Developing annual ward objectives, establishing
service developments in line with Directorate and organisational plans.
Maintaining awareness of national and regional
initiatives and subsequent transfer of these into practice.
Being proactive in the development and
facilitation of the 10 key roles for nursing.
Retaining a productive workforce.
Instigating, managing and facilitating others to
lead organisational change for the benefit of patients.
Actively being involved in the delivery of any
new strategies for patient care that impacts on their clinical environment and
taking the lead in promoting the nursing contribution.
Fostering and demonstrating creativity, energy
and inspiration in leading the nursing team.
Supervising and facilitating staff in guided
structured reflection in complete situations, utilising a range of skills which
may include clinical incident analysis and practice review processes.
Supporting and contributing to the Trusts
Shared Leadership practice development councils.
Participating in Professional Forums.
Fulfilling the role of the senior nurse bleep
holder when required in Division or when rostered.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the Ward Manager
- Demonstrates an understanding of leadership.
- Demonstrates an understanding of accountability.
- Knowledge of health and safety issues and processes
- Knowledge of governance and processes
- Demonstrates disability awareness and the need to make reasonable adjustments.
- Awareness of own limitations
Personal attributes
Essential
- Has a caring, compassionate and sympathetic nature
- Ability to work closely with work colleagues and within a team.
- Ability to discuss personal coping mechanisms for potentially stressful situations i.e., patient deaths, acutely ill patients and other difficult situations within a hospital.
- Demonstrates self-motivation, common sense and organisational skills.
- Has stamina, is reliable, tidy and punctual?
- Understands the need to work in a multicultural environment and non-discriminatory way
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Clear and concise written English skills
- Good numeracy skills
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Critical thinking skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Ability to talk to patients and relatives in a friendly manner
Experience
Essential
- Surgical post registration experience
- Experience in a senior nursing role
- Relevant experience in specialty
- Experience in research and audit
Other
Essential
- Able to access all Trust sites
- Good attendance record
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Recent post registration experience in an acute setting.
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Evidence of further study within speciality
Desirable
- First level degree or evidence of working towards a degree.
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinically related subject
- Management qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the Ward Manager
- Demonstrates an understanding of leadership.
- Demonstrates an understanding of accountability.
- Knowledge of health and safety issues and processes
- Knowledge of governance and processes
- Demonstrates disability awareness and the need to make reasonable adjustments.
- Awareness of own limitations
Personal attributes
Essential
- Has a caring, compassionate and sympathetic nature
- Ability to work closely with work colleagues and within a team.
- Ability to discuss personal coping mechanisms for potentially stressful situations i.e., patient deaths, acutely ill patients and other difficult situations within a hospital.
- Demonstrates self-motivation, common sense and organisational skills.
- Has stamina, is reliable, tidy and punctual?
- Understands the need to work in a multicultural environment and non-discriminatory way
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Clear and concise written English skills
- Good numeracy skills
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Critical thinking skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Ability to talk to patients and relatives in a friendly manner
Experience
Essential
- Surgical post registration experience
- Experience in a senior nursing role
- Relevant experience in specialty
- Experience in research and audit
Other
Essential
- Able to access all Trust sites
- Good attendance record
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Recent post registration experience in an acute setting.
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Evidence of further study within speciality
Desirable
- First level degree or evidence of working towards a degree.
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinically related subject
- Management qualification
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).
