Ward Leader
1 month ago
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to lead the Acute Frailty Unit forward to deliver exceptional standards for a specific group of patients. The unit is identified for frail patients who require a short stay.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Dynamic, Enthusiastic person who strives for excellence and advocates excellent patient care.
To standardise Expectations for driving the 19 bedded Frailty Unit forwards as anticipated from a Trust and National frameworks perspective for Frailty patients. To demonstrate excellent communication skills, to manage and develop staff through recruitment, training and career conversations. Being responsible for Unit budgets, staff rostering, sickness monitoring and other H.R concerns.
To be a visible ward Leader who interacts holistically with the wider Multi Disciplinary Team, patients, patient relatives and carers as appropriate.
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone
See attached Job Description.
You will provide Leadership to a diverse nursing team. You will ensure that patients and their families are treated with compassion, dignity and respect alongside a multi-disciplinary team of therapists and Social Care, therefore collaborative communication skills will be a necessity.
You will be able to promote a safe environment for patients and staff members and oversee the principles of safer staffing on the ward. You will also be responsible for presenting quality information to all members of the Multidisciplinary Team, as well as at the Daily PDF meetings.
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