Unit Manager

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Surgical seniornursing team at Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust, as the Unit Manager of Gate34 at Pinderfields General Hospital.
Gate 34 is a 38 bedded acute ward delivering care predominantlyfor urology and gynaecology patients.
Gate 34 also provide care for patientsfrom outlying specialities when required.
Gate 34 provides pre and postoperative care as well as conservative management of patients.The Surgical Division will be recruiting a highly motivatedand innovative experienced senior nurse.
The successful candidate will haveexcellent interpersonal and communication skills with a flexible approach toimproving patient outcomes.
A proven ability to work in collaborationwith a range of clinicians / managers across differing Clinical Divisions isessential.
We are looking for an inclusive leader who values development acrossthe team and supporting health & well-being.The successful candidate will join the current senior teamto continue to progress development of the service.
Gate 34 is a well-establishedward which has a forward-thinking workforce who embrace change to enhance the experienceof their patients.If you are enthusiastic, ambitious and have strongleadership skills, please do contact me for more information or to arrange aninformal discussion.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the operationalmanagement of the ward and effective line management of the ward based team.You will be working collectively with the leadership team, have professionalaccountability and responsibility for the delivery of high-quality clinicalcare.
Through clinical leadership, knowledge and demonstrating ofthe Trusts core values will ensure that the ward/department team is informed,trained, and developed to enable care to be delivered to patients.
This will beachieved through appropriate deployment and supervision of staff, education andprofessional development.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees.
Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients.
Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications.
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Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL LEADERSHIPThe Ward Manager will create, lead and maintain a nursingculture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation, whilstinfluencing Trust strategy and direction.
This will be achieved by: A commitment to patients centred values.
Working with patients/families/carers and themulti-disciplinary team to provide therapeutic care that anticipates andresponds to the needs of patients.
Developing a philosophy of care which involvesthe rights of patients, carers and staff.
Creating a shared vision with the team,integrating and embracing risk taking, flexibility and change.
Providing clear direction and leadership fornurses with regard to legal, ethical and professional dimensions or care.
Promoting peoples equality, diversity andrights.
Promoting an organisational philosophy andstructure philosophy which enables appropriate delegation of authority to alllevels and encourages staff to take up development opportunities, withinexisting or new roles.
Facilitating an environment in which criticalappraisal of practice is fostered alongside innovative practice.
Being responsible for taking an overview of thecontribution that other disciplines make to their clinical area and takingaction to ensure efficiency is achieved.
Developing annual ward objectives, establishingservice developments in line with Directorate and organisational plans.
Maintaining awareness of national and regionalinitiatives and subsequent transfer of these into practice.
Being proactive in the development andfacilitation of the 10 key roles for nursing.
Retaining a productive workforce.
Instigating, managing and facilitating others tolead organisational change for the benefit of patients.
Actively being involved in the delivery of anynew strategies for patient care that impacts on their clinical environment andtaking the lead in promoting the nursing contribution.
Fostering and demonstrating creativity, energyand inspiration in leading the nursing team.
Supervising and facilitating staff in guidedstructured reflection in complete situations, utilising a range of skills whichmay include clinical incident analysis and practice review processes.
Supporting and contributing to the TrustsShared Leadership practice development councils.
Participating in Professional Forums.
Fulfilling the role of the senior nurse bleepholder when required in Division or when rostered.
Person Specification Knowledge and Awareness Essential Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the Ward Manager Demonstrates an understanding of leadership.
Demonstrates an understanding of accountability.
Knowledge of health and safety issues and processes Knowledge of governance and processes Demonstrates disability awareness and the need to make reasonable adjustments.
Awareness of own limitations Personal attributes Essential Has a caring, compassionate and sympathetic nature Ability to work closely with work colleagues and within a team.
Ability to discuss personal coping mechanisms for potentially stressful situations , patient deaths, acutely ill patients and other difficult situations within a hospital.
Demonstrates self-motivation, common sense and organisational skills.
Has stamina, is reliable, tidy and punctual?
Understands the need to work in a multicultural environment and non-discriminatory way Skills and Attributes Essential Clear and concise written English skills Good numeracy skills Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Critical thinking skills Analytical skills Ability to manage own workload.
Ability to talk to patients and relatives in a friendly manner Experience Essential Surgical post registration experience Experience in a senior nursing role Relevant experience in specialty Experience in research and audit Other Essential Able to access all Trust sites Good attendance record Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Recent post registration experience in an acute setting.
Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing Evidence of further study within speciality Desirable First level degree or evidence of working towards a degree.
Evidence of post graduate study in clinically related subject Management qualification