Ward Manager

6 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom The Christie NHS FT Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Ward Manager to join our team at The Christie NHS FT. As a key member of our Critical Care Unit, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and management support to staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver excellent patient care.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve patient outcomes and experience, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Liaise with medical staff and other stakeholders to ensure effective bed management and optimal patient flow.
  • Assess and plan patient care, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of care and support.
  • Organize and manage the daily work schedule, ensuring that staff are deployed effectively and efficiently.
  • Assist in maintaining the staff and non-staff budget, ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently.
  • Collaborate with other service providers to ensure high standards of cleanliness and nutrition are achieved.
  • Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.
  • Report and record all accidents and complaints, investigating speedily and compassionately.
  • Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary.
  • Ensure all team members adhere to the uniform policy and maintain a professional image for the unit.
  • Report to the Lead Nurse on patient affairs and staff development.
  • Support senior staff in appraisals and ensure that staff participate in personal development plans.
  • Assist in the recruitment process for the ward.
  • Take a progressive approach to managing short and long-term sickness/absence, collaborating with the Lead Nurse and Human Resources.
  • Take appropriate action in relation to disciplinary matters, following procedures as laid down by the Trust.
  • Supervise the requisition of stocks and equipment with care and economy.
  • Act up as required.
Clinical Responsibilities
  • Assess and manage critically unwell patients, initiating treatment and monitoring effects based on evidence-based practice.
  • Liaise with the OCCU Consultant/patient team with patients causing concern.
  • Provide advice on airway management, oxygen therapy, and cardiovascular support in the event of acute deterioration.
  • Assess and interpret complex patient conditions, using relevant blood results and investigations to compare and choose treatment options.
  • Provide emotional support for patients and their relatives, especially when discharged from OCCU to the ward environment.
  • Use a concise documentation framework when recording monitoring and treatment plans in the notes, ensuring clarity and reinforcing with verbal communication to the relevant team.
  • Identify clinical risks that potentially inhibit the identification and initial management of the deteriorating patient, working with senior nurses and the matron to devise strategies to improve safe and effective care.
  • Work with members of staff to ensure smooth and safe transfer of patients from wards/theatre to the OCCU environment.
  • Ensure clinical policies and guidelines relating to critical care are updated in response to clinical evidence.
  • Ensure relevant National Guidelines relating to the critically unwell patient are adopted.
  • Work with the Lead Nurse and Clinical Governance lead to investigate the patient journey in response to adverse events or incidents, sharing good practice and areas for improvement.
  • Take responsibility for personal clinical development.
Training and Education
  • Be up to date in education and training in relation to specialized Critical Care, including annual updates and being competent in all areas of clinical practice.
  • Ensure all staff have an appropriate level of training and are offered relevant support.
  • Present at training days and conferences.
  • Initiate and undertake research and audit that will influence practice.
  • Be up to date and competent with other clinical skills, such as Intermediate Life Support and Advanced Life Support.
  • Attend all mandatory study days and ensure attendance of all staff.
  • Work in conjunction with the Practice Educator for Critical Care to ensure the delivery of education and training required for the nursing team.
Professional
  • Have expert knowledge and be able to advise and support nursing staff within the Trust and externally regarding emergency admissions and associated issues.
  • Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care, promoting the highest standard of care.
  • Participate in the on-call rota for hospital cover out of hours.
  • Represent the unit at the Band 7 forum.
  • Highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects.
  • Keep abreast of issues influencing the Trust both internally and externally, ensuring senior colleagues and the team have a good understanding of the same.
  • Participate in policy writing for the unit and Trust.
  • Be fully aware of the divisional objectives and the Trust's corporate plan.
Personal
  • Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner, helping to create and promote a good working relationship.
  • Show professional and courteous manner while practicing excellent communication skills at all levels.
  • Show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support.
  • Be aware of one's own limitations, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
  • Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.
  • Actively seek mentorship/supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.
  • Exercise effective leadership using sound organizational skills and judgment, upholding equality and diversity of colleagues and patients.

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