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:
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 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. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse Level 1 Evidence of continuing professional development to underpin clinical reasoning skills and ability to undertake assessment, analysis and treatment Relevant post graduate modules/qualification in physical assessment Relevant post graduate modules/qualification in palliative care Experience
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 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 Other requirements
Car or Moped driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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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. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse Level 1 Evidence of continuing professional development to underpin clinical reasoning skills and ability to undertake assessment, analysis and treatment Relevant post graduate modules/qualification in physical assessment Relevant post graduate modules/qualification in palliative care Experience
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 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 Other requirements
Car or Moped driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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