Shand Ward Manager Position

4 weeks ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced senior nurse to lead the Shand Nursing Team at Bedford Hospital.

We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and enthusiastic Ward Manager to manage our Stroke ward. A proven track record in managing change and leading teams through change is essential.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and direction to the ward team. They should be a team player, communicator, and good administrator with clinical governance and management experience.

The applicant will have energy, commitment, and the desire to develop nurses in this particular area of healthcare. The role involves managerial activity and clinical input ensuring that high-quality standards are set out and maintained in a multi-disciplinary setting.

The individual will also need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to sensitively manage change.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Develop nursing professional practice skills and competencies in the area of responsibility.
  • Provide supervision of nursing and support staff.
  • Maintain local professional policies ensuring the reflection of best practice.
  • Maintain personal professional development.
  • Ensure the maintenance of an environment in which patients' nursing needs can be assessed, plans developed, implemented, and evaluated in a holistic manner.
  • Apply health-promoting principles for patients and staff.

Working for Our Organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.

Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity, and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region, you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the-art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting-edge healthcare. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient numbers of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Develop nursing professional practice skills and competencies in the area of responsibility.

Provide professional supervision of nursing and support staff in the area of responsibility.

Responsible for working towards the maintenance of morale of staff in difficult and stressful situations by providing regular feedback and an environment which encourages open communication.

Apply health-promoting principles for patients and staff.

Maintain local professional policies ensuring the reflection of best practice.


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