An exciting opportunity has arisen for an emerging leader to fulfil the role of Band 7 ward manager for The Coleman Unit & Adult Day Surgery Unit at RNOH fast-paced unit.
As the ward manager for The Coleman Unit & Adult Day Surgery Unit, you will lead a skilled nursing team, work closely with the matron and be part of a large specialist multidisciplinary team. We have an international reputation for providing high quality care to all our patients in different specialities.
You will need initiative, energy, tenacity, imagination and empathy to fulfil this demanding role. You will be joining an experienced and committed team in an organisation intent on achieving the best staff and patient experience of any provider nationally. As a specialist centre, we ensure that all our wards have good staffing levels and our ward managers are supervisory to practice. You will be supported by the Matron, the practice education team and professional nurse advocates.
This role represents an excellent opportunity to use RNOH's internal leadership pathway for your personal and professional development. You will be provided with a buddy to support you whilst you settle into the role and will have access to other development opportunities including quality improvement training, clinical courses and action learning. We offer free parking on site and a range of staff benefits.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Manager is accountable for the day to day running of the ward and leads the nursing team. The post holder will: Be responsible for the provision of clinical care and standards on the ward. Be responsible for coordinating and making effective use of staff, supervise staff and ensure training is maintained. Ensure adequate staffing levels and provide clinical leadership for staff. Act as a role model and leader to nursing staff. Ensure cost effective use of resources. Ensure the ward provides an effective and supportive learning environment for all learners. Participate in the Nursing Leadership Forum and wider professional activities across the Trust.
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Assess care needs for patients, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individual patients. Ensure nursing care is delivered in a holistic manner using an individualized approach. Ensure that all patients receive a high standard of nursing care. Co-ordinate the admission and discharge planning process in conjunction with the Access and Discharge Co-ordinator and the multi-disciplinary team. Discuss with patients/ carers and relatives any problems or changes relating to planned care and treatment. Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive. Ensure the safe custody and safe administration of medicines and report any discrepancies. Leadership and Management Responsibilities
Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring good communication with other departments internally and externally. Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the ward. Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift. Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services. Educational Responsibilities
Contribute towards educational training programmes for staff. Ensure that all new staff receive induction and orientation to the department and Trust. Teach and supervise staff. Maintain links with the appropriate Universities via the link tutors. Maintain, support, monitor, participate and implement the professional and personal development of self and ward staff through the Individual Performance Review and RNOH Appraisal policy. As an organisation we expect everyone to: Always put patients first. Strive for excellence in all they do. Treat each other with trust, honesty and respect. Display equality for all. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RN1, on the NMC register. Mentorship / Teaching & assessing qualification. Post registration course/equivalent experience: Cancer Care / Orthopaedics / Spinal Cord Injury. Diploma / Degree. Desirable
ALS. Management qualification. Knowledge/training/experience
Essential
Minimum of 4 years post registration experience. Minimum of 2 years' experience at Band 6 in a relevant speciality. Staff management and supervision experience. Change management experience. Computer packages and systems. Desirable
Working with PAS. Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
Able to manage difficult situations effectively. Partnership and collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders. Proven communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal). Desirable
Ability to adapt to changing service needs. Planning, Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Awareness of NHS initiatives. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Commitment to clinical supervision. Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines. Desirable
Ability to adapt to changing service needs. Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Address
Royal National Orthopaedic NHS Trust Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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As the ward manager for The Coleman Unit & Adult Day Surgery Unit, you will lead a skilled nursing team, work closely with the matron and be part of a large specialist multidisciplinary team. We have an international reputation for providing high quality care to all our patients in different specialities.
You will need initiative, energy, tenacity, imagination and empathy to fulfil this demanding role. You will be joining an experienced and committed team in an organisation intent on achieving the best staff and patient experience of any provider nationally. As a specialist centre, we ensure that all our wards have good staffing levels and our ward managers are supervisory to practice. You will be supported by the Matron, the practice education team and professional nurse advocates.
This role represents an excellent opportunity to use RNOH's internal leadership pathway for your personal and professional development. You will be provided with a buddy to support you whilst you settle into the role and will have access to other development opportunities including quality improvement training, clinical courses and action learning. We offer free parking on site and a range of staff benefits.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Manager is accountable for the day to day running of the ward and leads the nursing team. The post holder will: Be responsible for the provision of clinical care and standards on the ward. Be responsible for coordinating and making effective use of staff, supervise staff and ensure training is maintained. Ensure adequate staffing levels and provide clinical leadership for staff. Act as a role model and leader to nursing staff. Ensure cost effective use of resources. Ensure the ward provides an effective and supportive learning environment for all learners. Participate in the Nursing Leadership Forum and wider professional activities across the Trust.
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Assess care needs for patients, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individual patients. Ensure nursing care is delivered in a holistic manner using an individualized approach. Ensure that all patients receive a high standard of nursing care. Co-ordinate the admission and discharge planning process in conjunction with the Access and Discharge Co-ordinator and the multi-disciplinary team. Discuss with patients/ carers and relatives any problems or changes relating to planned care and treatment. Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive. Ensure the safe custody and safe administration of medicines and report any discrepancies. Leadership and Management Responsibilities
Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring good communication with other departments internally and externally. Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the ward. Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift. Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services. Educational Responsibilities
Contribute towards educational training programmes for staff. Ensure that all new staff receive induction and orientation to the department and Trust. Teach and supervise staff. Maintain links with the appropriate Universities via the link tutors. Maintain, support, monitor, participate and implement the professional and personal development of self and ward staff through the Individual Performance Review and RNOH Appraisal policy. As an organisation we expect everyone to: Always put patients first. Strive for excellence in all they do. Treat each other with trust, honesty and respect. Display equality for all. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RN1, on the NMC register. Mentorship / Teaching & assessing qualification. Post registration course/equivalent experience: Cancer Care / Orthopaedics / Spinal Cord Injury. Diploma / Degree. Desirable
ALS. Management qualification. Knowledge/training/experience
Essential
Minimum of 4 years post registration experience. Minimum of 2 years' experience at Band 6 in a relevant speciality. Staff management and supervision experience. Change management experience. Computer packages and systems. Desirable
Working with PAS. Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
Able to manage difficult situations effectively. Partnership and collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders. Proven communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal). Desirable
Ability to adapt to changing service needs. Planning, Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Awareness of NHS initiatives. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Commitment to clinical supervision. Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines. Desirable
Ability to adapt to changing service needs. Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Address
Royal National Orthopaedic NHS Trust Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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