Ward Manager, Avon 4

4 weeks ago


Worcester, United Kingdom Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

WORCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL

AVON 4

WARD MANAGER BAND 7

HRS - FULL TIME

PERMANENT POST

An excitingopportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual with excellentleadership skills to join Speciality Medicine as Ward Manager on Avon 4 atWorcestershire Royal Hospital.

Avon 4 is a 21 bedded Acute Medicine ward that delivers high standard of care and support toacutely ill patients.

We aim toprovide an individualised and supportive environment for patients in which todeliver this specialised care for acutely unwell patients.

The role of the ward manager is a challenging one, and suitable candidate should be able to demonstrate evidence of creating a culture of support and learning and demonstrate significant band 6 experience to work with both patients and staff to deliver high standards of care to our patients, support families / carers.

The successful applicant will be fully supported to by their Matron, with a development plan and focussed supervision.

If you feel youhave the necessary skills and wish to be part of our friendly professional teamwe would be glad to receive your application, informal visits are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to co-ordinate and prioritize care in a busy environment, working with a multi professional team within a well-established team of consultants, doctors and nurses.

You will be a highly motivated forward-thinking professional who can demonstrate the ability to lead and support staff in a proactive and effective way.

You will be expected to lead by example, infection prevention and control must be high on your agenda and providing evidence based care to deliver a high standard service to our patients and supporting families and carers.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure a high standard of nursing care at all times through the effective management of staff and resources on his / her allocated department. To demonstrate strong clinical leadership in stressful and challenging situations. To promote a positive approach to new challenges and creative ways of working. To act as advocate for their designated area and liase with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient and family.

To ensure effective training and educational programmes are available by liasing with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of nurses in the clinical area. This post carries continuing responsibility for the management of the Ward, including the deployment and supervision of staff. Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice. Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on sub part 1 of the NMC professional register. Degree or working towards. Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development. Evidence of management experience / training. NMC recognised Teaching / Assessing qualification.

Desirable

Masters Degree

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience at Band 6 within related speciality.

Desirable

Teaching expertise. Evidence of implementing change in the workplace. Complaints handling Experience at band 7

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Strong organisation, administrative and management skills. Evidence of being up-to-date with current issues relating to professional practice. Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance. Able to demonstrate effective management of staff processes and performance. Evidence of research based practice. Organisational skills. Fully aware of clinical governance agenda. Experience and knowledge within the specialty or related field. Proven management skills. Able to promote equality, diversity and rights. Fully aware of principles of infection control. Fully aware of health and safety practices.

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