Ward Manager
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join our Long Term Ventilation Service at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability as a Ward Manager of Leonora Ward. The role provides an opportunity to be involved in a service that provides the largest long term ventilation service and providing innovative and transformational care that best serve our patient community.
This role is based within one of our specialist long term ventilation unit,which offers care and treatment for people who need ventilator support in a specially designed environment. Our multi-disciplinary team made up of a specialist consultant, nursing staff and a range of therapists, cares for people with complex respiratory needs on both a short-term or longer-stay basis. The service is supported by a specialist consultant from the Lane Fox Unit, the largest complex home ventilation and weaning centre in England.
The ward manager will lead andwork as part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care to the patient and residents of the hospital. You will be an essential member of the ward and will work alongside an interdisciplinary team to provide clinical oversight and nursing leadership. Extensive knowledge of invasive ventilationand tracheostomy careis essential to this role.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide effective line management for ward staff ensuring adequate resources to ensure safe practice within their agreed establishment and budgets.
- Monitor & attain financial performance within ward budget.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver a high standard of care to the patient and residents of the hospital.
- To provide leadership and direction to the nursing workforce in your ward.
- To participate in complaints management within the framework of the hospital complaints policy; this will include undertaking investigations, incident reporting and investigating and root cause analyses including reviewing trends and reporting and monitoring
- To actively contribute to creating a culture where quality is at the centre of everything we do and is delivered on all occasions to the highest level, in accordance with the appropriate CQC regulations and professional standards including the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code.
About us
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disabilityis a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.
Our vision for the future is that we will be the national centre of excellence for neuro-disability. Our mission is to provide outstanding care and empowering individuals with neuro-disability, enabling them to live their lives to their fullest potential.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.
Details
Date posted
08 March 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£43,567 to £55,274 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
7822fc
Job locations
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
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Putney
London
SW15 3SW
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability
Address
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
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Putney
London
SW15 3SW
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