Would you like to join a progressive, successful organisation with an excellent track record in nursing care? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ophthalmology Outpatients Department as a Department Manager.
The Department Manager role is a pivotal nursing position in the delivery of excellent standards of care through effective leadership and management. We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a high level of ophthalmic clinical competency, high-quality leadership skills, and proven management experience to take on this challenge. The applicant should be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, who will work closely with the Matron and collaboratively with the established Multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. This role is based at Stepping Hill Hospital and gives the opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated nurse to manage our Department. Applicants must possess the necessary knowledge and skills outlined in the job description and the personal specification in order to apply.
Main duties of the job
To carry overall responsibility for the organisation and management of the ward/department, including the supervision of students. To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and to be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care. To be accountable for coordinating patient care, the management of resources, and performance of staff. Ensure safe and effective clinical practice and enhance patient experience. Ensure effective delivery of organisational objectives and efficient use of resources, managing a devolved budget. Ensure effective succession planning at all Bands. Actively promote the Trusts' visions, values and divisional objectives.
You must be confident, hardworking and reliable, and have excellent communication skills. You will be a proactive role model, providing inspirational clinical and developmental supervision to all staff on the ward. As a Department manager, you will be expected to work some clinical shifts. The role will also require you to be able to identify service development needs, contribute to the operational planning, development and evaluation of the service.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. NHS pension scheme membership. Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further. NHS Staff discounts. Cycle to work scheme. Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt. Stockport Credit Union - for local financial advice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this, it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential Current NMC registration. Supporting learners in practice course.
Desirable Ophthalmology Qualification.
Knowledge
Essential An understanding of the need for confidentiality awareness at all times.
Desirable Evidence of further learning.
Experience
Essential Evidence of ability to effectively coordinate a team. Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance. Experience in Ophthalmology.
Desirable Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team.
Skills & Abilities
Essential Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Organisational abilities.
Desirable Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills.
Employer details
Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
362-A-24-6917751 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job
To carry overall responsibility for the organisation and management of the ward/department, including the supervision of students. To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and to be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care. To be accountable for coordinating patient care, the management of resources, and performance of staff. Ensure safe and effective clinical practice and enhance patient experience. Ensure effective delivery of organisational objectives and efficient use of resources, managing a devolved budget. Ensure effective succession planning at all Bands. Actively promote the Trusts' visions, values and divisional objectives.
You must be confident, hardworking and reliable, and have excellent communication skills. You will be a proactive role model, providing inspirational clinical and developmental supervision to all staff on the ward. As a Department manager, you will be expected to work some clinical shifts. The role will also require you to be able to identify service development needs, contribute to the operational planning, development and evaluation of the service.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. NHS pension scheme membership. Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further. NHS Staff discounts. Cycle to work scheme. Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt. Stockport Credit Union - for local financial advice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this, it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential Current NMC registration. Supporting learners in practice course.
Desirable Ophthalmology Qualification.
Knowledge
Essential An understanding of the need for confidentiality awareness at all times.
Desirable Evidence of further learning.
Experience
Essential Evidence of ability to effectively coordinate a team. Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance. Experience in Ophthalmology.
Desirable Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team.
Skills & Abilities
Essential Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Organisational abilities.
Desirable Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills.
Employer details
Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
362-A-24-6917751 #J-18808-Ljbffr
