Ward Manager

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 27 March 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager on one of our busy Acute Medical ward under 75 years ward. Our ward has 26 beds and takes all acute medical patients. We are looking for a hard working, flexible member of health care to work within our friendly and supportive team.

Successful applicants will work within their teams to provide a high quality, safe care environment, for patients with a range of conditions.

Above all we are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to providing safe, quality care with patient dignity and respect at the forefront. We have a fantastic team, so if you would be interested in becoming part of this, please contact us for more information or apply.

Main duties of the job

The Ward Manager focuses on the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.

Nurses in this role will:

Have continuous responsibility for a defined clinical area;
Be the key contact member for the multidisciplinary team
Provide professional leadership and line management for a team of nursing/midwifery and support staff;
Delegate work and supervise colleagues accordingly;
Assess patients, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based care;
Provide expert clinical advice;
Ensure patient pathways are optimally managed;
Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively;
Be responsible for the safety of the clinical environment;
Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical
Ensure his/her group of patients have a managed pathway and beds in the ward are optimally utilised, seeking expert support if required.

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MED-BR-1145-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registered

Desirable

Evidence of recent and consistent professional study / development, including dementia care development / study and leadership development/study

Experience

Essential

Significant post-registration experience
Significant dementia care experience and working with adults with mental health needs.
Previous management experience
Experience leading a team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registered

Desirable

Evidence of recent and consistent professional study / development, including dementia care development / study and leadership development/study

Experience

Essential

Significant post-registration experience
Significant dementia care experience and working with adults with mental health needs.
Previous management experience
Experience leading a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).