Shand Ward Manager

7 months ago


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 looking for 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 individual will be required to provide clinical leadership and direction to the ward team. The successful candidate should be a team player, communicator and a 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 to maintain a high standard of holistic, quality care within a multi-disciplinary setting.

The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to sensitively manage change.

The individual will also need to provide evidence of continuous professional development

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 an 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 health care. 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 number 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

NMC registered MSPP/ENB998 or equivalent Evidence of ongoing development and learning

Desirable criteria

Educated degree level MSPP or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Audit/ research/ presentation skills Ability to facilitate and support learning

Desirable criteria

Understanding of NHS employee policy & procedure

Personal skills

Essential criteria

Organisational ability Demonstrate ability to think creatively and laterally Negotiation Skills

Experience

Essential criteria

Significant experience at Deputy level in a relevant clinical setting or equivalent Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching Leadership management, leading a team

Desirable criteria

Experience of change management and standard setting Completion of management qualification Ability to organise and prioritise/time management

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.


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