We are looking to recruit an inspiring and motivated individual as a Ward Manager for Leslie Smith ward Intermediate Care Unit. If you would relish the opportunity to lead and develop the Multidisciplinary Team, aspire to provide excellent rehabilitation and recovery care within an inpatient Intermediate care setting that supports patients to have a positive experience and return to their chosen place of residence, we would love to hear from you.
In return we can offer you:
Flexible working patterns Supportive learning environment Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development, including mentorship and physical assessment modules Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing NHS Pension Scheme NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes Free onsite parking
Main duties of the job
As a Ward Manager, the post holder will be responsible for general management of the ward and safe delivery of patient care including the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, setting of standards and the supervision and deployment of staff.
As an active part of the care team, the post holder is expected to provide direct patient care when necessary. It is essential that they can use initiative and work without direct supervision. They will deputise for the Locality Matron and ensure that appropriate staffing and levels of service are maintained, taking management responsibility for the ward as a whole on a shift by shift basis.
The post involves teaching pre and post registration students and NVQ candidates as well as some ongoing responsibility for project management. This post involves shift working covering unsocial hours, weekends and some bank holidays as well as internal rotation onto nights.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Job responsibilities
For full details please see the attached job description.
If you are committed to providing care in a compassionate and safe environment then working at Bognor Hospital, Leslie Smith ward will be an opportunity for you to use your existing skills, gain new ones and be part of a great team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse Level 1 Evidence of continuing professional development to underpin clinical reasoning skills and ability to undertake assessment, analysis and treatment
Desirable
Relevant post graduate modules/qualification in physical assessment Relevant post graduate modules/qualification in palliative care
Experience
Essential
Minimum 3 -5 years in a senior role Experience of multi-professional and cross organisational work Experience of performance management Experience of Project/service development Experience working in a community hospital setting Experience of Human Resource management including recruitment and retention
Key skills/Knowledge
Essential
Commitment to continuing professional development Evidence of innovative practice and research Ability to demonstrate leadership skills Effective Communication Skills Effective Presentation Skills Ability to maintain knowledge of relevant NHS legislation & policies Computer skills
Other requirements
Essential
Car or Moped driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital
Shripney Road
Bognor Regis
PO22 9PP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
150-GM1447-UPC #J-18808-Ljbffr
In return we can offer you:
Flexible working patterns Supportive learning environment Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development, including mentorship and physical assessment modules Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing NHS Pension Scheme NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes Free onsite parking
Main duties of the job
As a Ward Manager, the post holder will be responsible for general management of the ward and safe delivery of patient care including the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, setting of standards and the supervision and deployment of staff.
As an active part of the care team, the post holder is expected to provide direct patient care when necessary. It is essential that they can use initiative and work without direct supervision. They will deputise for the Locality Matron and ensure that appropriate staffing and levels of service are maintained, taking management responsibility for the ward as a whole on a shift by shift basis.
The post involves teaching pre and post registration students and NVQ candidates as well as some ongoing responsibility for project management. This post involves shift working covering unsocial hours, weekends and some bank holidays as well as internal rotation onto nights.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Job responsibilities
For full details please see the attached job description.
If you are committed to providing care in a compassionate and safe environment then working at Bognor Hospital, Leslie Smith ward will be an opportunity for you to use your existing skills, gain new ones and be part of a great team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse Level 1 Evidence of continuing professional development to underpin clinical reasoning skills and ability to undertake assessment, analysis and treatment
Desirable
Relevant post graduate modules/qualification in physical assessment Relevant post graduate modules/qualification in palliative care
Experience
Essential
Minimum 3 -5 years in a senior role Experience of multi-professional and cross organisational work Experience of performance management Experience of Project/service development Experience working in a community hospital setting Experience of Human Resource management including recruitment and retention
Key skills/Knowledge
Essential
Commitment to continuing professional development Evidence of innovative practice and research Ability to demonstrate leadership skills Effective Communication Skills Effective Presentation Skills Ability to maintain knowledge of relevant NHS legislation & policies Computer skills
Other requirements
Essential
Car or Moped driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital
Shripney Road
Bognor Regis
PO22 9PP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
150-GM1447-UPC #J-18808-Ljbffr
