Ward 7 Leader

4 weeks ago


Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The post holder will act as a role model to all team members in the delivery of a high standard of evidenced based nursing care. They will utilise effective management and leadership skills in the operational and nursing management of the ward.

They will be responsible for the management of all staff in the area from the selection and recruitment of staff to managing their personal and professional development.

They will act as a role model and mentor to staff and students in establishing a positive learning environment where staff can develop to their full potential and work in conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Senior AHP Lead and matron to implement the recommendations of the strategy for nurses and AHP’s.

To manage the operational running of the Rheumatology day case ward. To strive for continual improvement in the delivery of safe and effective care.

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

The post holder will participate in, and influence, care delivery by leading the team in providing evidence-based nursing care ensuring that care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated utilising a patient centred approach. They will co-ordinate nursing activity and ensure smooth operational running in the ward environment.

They will be responsible for ensuring that there are adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring that patient care is of a high standard. They will facilitate regular meetings with staff to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas and ways of working, increasing efficiency and maximising the use of available resources, ensuring that performance standards are met in accordance with agreed objectives.

They will deputise for the matron and participate in senior nurse bleep rota, lead patient and public involvement in the ward area leading to service improvement and promote high standards of record keeping in accordance with professional, legal and organisational guidance, ensuring nurses understand their relevance and the nature of confidentiality. The post holder will lead the ward team in the management of ward environment to meet Trust objectives for Risk Management and Health & Safety.


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