Ward Manager
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen, following internal promotion, for an emerging leader.We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate nurse leader committed to the highest standards of care and patient experience, improvement and innovation. The Ward Manager, will lead a skilled nursing team alongside the MDT caring for patients undergoing large joint replacement surgery- and major complex surgery for sarcoma with an international reputation.This role is ideal if you have an interest and/or experience in surgical nursing, cancer care, or in caring for people with complex long term conditions. You will need initiative, energy, tenacity, imagination and empathy to fulfil this demanding role. You will be joining an experienced and committed team. As a specialist centre, we ensure that all our wards have good staffing levels; our ward managers are supervisory to practice. You will be supported by the Senior Matron, the practice education team and professional nurse advocates.This role represents an excellent opportunity to use RNOH's internal leadership pathway for your personal and professional development. We offer free parking on site and a range of staff benefits. If you are an NMC registered nurse with at least two years' experience as a Band 6 nurse then please come and join us!
Flexible working and Job share will be considered.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Patricia Treacy, Senior Matron:patricia.treacy@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Duke of Gloucester Ward is a 32 bedded ward with the capacity to care for both male and female patients. It is housed in The Stanmore Building, a purpose-built state-of-the-art inpatient facility opened in 2018.You must have excellent clinical and communication skills and be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team as well as being able to lead and motivate a team to deliver high standards of care.
The Ward Manager is accountable for the day to day running of the ward and leads the nursing team. The post holder will:
- Be responsible for the provision of clinical care and standards on the ward.
- Be responsible for co-ordinating and make effective use of staff, supervise staff and ensure training is maintained.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels and provide clinical leadership for staff.
- Act as a role model and leader to nursing staff
- Ensure cost effective use of resources
- Ensure the ward provides an effective and supportive learning environment for all learners.
Participate in the Nursing Leadership Forum and wider professional activities across the Trust.
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/
Date posted
15 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,883 to £58,544 a year Dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
392-RNOH-959
Job locations
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer's website
https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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