Job summary
Wheal Fortune Postnatal/Transitional Care Ward Manager
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated person to manage the Postnatal and Transitional Care Ward within the Maternity Department who can provide high quality clinical support and leadership. You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to demonstrate leadership and managerial skills as well as possessing clinical expertise in the speciality.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective, professional leadership and direction for the workforce and wider ward / department team.
Through ownership of their clinical area to be accountable for driving the Quality and Safety agenda.
To be a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence based for all patients / clients.
Ensure the safe, effective and efficient management of all workforce and financial resources.
To act as a role model and skilled practitioner to inspire excellence.
To develop the Transitional Care services alongside the Transitional Care/Outreach lead.
To develop the Postnatal services and respond to national requirements and local population needs.
To foster an inclusive management culture.
To facilitate the development of all staff within the team.
To provide an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice.
To undertake delegated responsibility in the absence of the Clinical Matron.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To achieve targeted and acceptable standards for Infection Prevention and Control and all other safety standards
To participate in the development of evidence based guidelines for practice within the multi-disciplinary working environment.
To improve patient experience, FFT response rates and feedback from services user using this feedback to evidence improvements in the environment and care provisions
To demonstrate collaborative working with the maternity, obstetric and neonatal teams
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To achieve targeted and acceptable standards for Infection Prevention and Control and all other safety standards
To participate in the development of evidence based guidelines for practice within the multi-disciplinary working environment.
To improve patient experience, FFT response rates and feedback from services user using this feedback to evidence improvements in the environment and care provisions
To demonstrate collaborative working with the maternity, obstetric and neonatal teams
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On part 8 or 15 of the NMC register
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
- Possession of relevant education/teaching certification
- Possession of speciality post registration certificate or equivalent Requirement to complete the Trust Leadership & Development Courses, Management Passport
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience including experience within relevant clinical environment
- Evidence of experience within operational management in an acute hospital setting in a senior nurse/midwife role.
- Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership and change management practice
- Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership and change management practice
Desirable
- Successful track record in conflict resolution and performance management.
- Track record of effectively handling competing priorities, meeting challenging deadlines and delivering under pressure
leadership/Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Open, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style.
- Commitment to ongoing life long learning and personal development.
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible, professional approach and manner at all times.
- Demonstrate "can do attitude"
Desirable
- Skilled practitioner that can lead service delivery by example
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to organise ward / department teams to deliver a high standard of patient care.
- The ability to influence others
- Ability to cope with unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate competent IT skills i.e. Powerpoint, Word, Excel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On part 8 or 15 of the NMC register
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
- Possession of relevant education/teaching certification
- Possession of speciality post registration certificate or equivalent Requirement to complete the Trust Leadership & Development Courses, Management Passport
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience including experience within relevant clinical environment
- Evidence of experience within operational management in an acute hospital setting in a senior nurse/midwife role.
- Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership and change management practice
- Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership and change management practice
Desirable
- Successful track record in conflict resolution and performance management.
- Track record of effectively handling competing priorities, meeting challenging deadlines and delivering under pressure
leadership/Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Open, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style.
- Commitment to ongoing life long learning and personal development.
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible, professional approach and manner at all times.
- Demonstrate "can do attitude"
Desirable
- Skilled practitioner that can lead service delivery by example
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to organise ward / department teams to deliver a high standard of patient care.
- The ability to influence others
- Ability to cope with unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate competent IT skills i.e. Powerpoint, Word, Excel
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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