Nightingale Ward Manager

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Work in partnership with primary and secondary care clinicians to manage the patients care and provide specialist input and advice and deliver a specialist service, based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.

Work in partnership with other care clinicians to manage patients / clients with undifferentiated or unstable problems.

Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives, and staff, acting as a resource for problems and able to clearly present the patients / clients point of view to others. Receive and investigate any complaints received.

Ensure that patient care plans are regularly updated, and changes implemented. Nursing records and documentation must be maintained and kept current.

Organise meetings to discuss patient management as required.

Lead in the development of evidence based patient care policies and procedures. Develop and contribute to clinical guidelines and protocols and lead the implementation process as required.

Provide specialist support to clinical teams in dealing with the complex needs of different patient groups and when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information.

Lead the identification and facilitation of clinical audits to promote clinical effectiveness, as part of the Directorates Clinical Governance Framework.

Identify and implement innovative ways of working within the speciality

Support the Matron as appropriate.

Communication

Liaise closely with other health and social care professionals to ensure a coordinated approach and high quality care is provided for patients.

Convey and present specialist information, written or verbal, formally or informally, as appropriate. Report appropriate clinical information and activity data to senior staff. Ensure that written documentation is kept in respect of all investigations and incidents.

Establish professional relationships and maintain effective communication.

Link with professional networks across the Trust and wider health community, in order to develop and exchange ideas for improving clinical care.

Convey complex and sensitive information (eg. abnormal test results) in a comprehensible and empathic manner.

Discuss all alternative treatment options and facilitate clinical management decisions.

Obtain informed consent for procedures as required, in accordance with the Trust consent policy.

Provide ongoing liaison and support for patients / clients across functional boundaries.

Professional leadership

Provide a credible source of specialist clinical knowledge and advice, taking an active role in the development of self and others.

Review the performance of self and others, identifying development needs and taking active measures to meet those needs.

Carry out formal and informal teaching to a range of health care professionals and in a range of subjects. Develop and deliver educational and training programmes as requested and as appropriate.

Create a positive learning environment with clinical settings, to encourage and facilitate individual and shared learning and professional development.

Participate, where appropriate, in the education of patients and the general public.

Maintain an awareness and understanding of relevant, up to date research studies within the clinical field.

Critically analyse and evaluate research findings and apply these to clinical practice.

Participate in research studies in conjunction with the specialty team.

Lead practice developments, through specific research and audit projects.

Collect and analyse information related to patient and carer satisfaction and evaluation of the service.

Share and promote good practice through involvement with local groups, including presentations, publication and dissemination of role evaluation.

Monitor and reflect on own performance, identifying and addressing own professional needs.

Lead on clinical governance initiatives.

Professional development

Lead on the development of team objectives.

Participate in interviewing and selection of new staff.

Be aware of the impact of service changes across the organisation.

Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and the use of resources.

Comply with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies and ensure that staff, patients and visitors are appropriately informed and advised. Maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensure equipment used and techniques employed by staff comply with the Directorate Health & Safety policies.

Participate in the managerial duties at Directorate level as required in the absence of the Matron. Participate in objective setting and business planning for the directorate.

Implement change in response to clinical, organisational and national demands, in agreement with appropriate others in the unit. Support others to lead or participate in the management of change.

Respond to change initiatives in a positive manner.

Full Job Description and Person Specification is attached. please ensure you read this for more details.

Essential

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration
• Degree or on the pathway to a degree
• Minimum Band 6

Desirable

• Mentorship
• Leo Course

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Currently working towards or have Degree in health/nursing related studies.
• Completion of the IV Package

Desirable

• Formal leadership & management training

Experiance

Essential

• Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively

Desirable

• Experience within working in an acute Trust.
• Audit or research within the clinical area.

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Can work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and analyse complex problems

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Time management, planning and organisation required to prioritise daily workload

Desirable

• Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to lead a team.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties.

Desirable

• Evidence of moving and handling training. Must be able to adapt to MHBC out in the community and on the wards.

Other requirements

Essential

• Enthusiastic, positive and well motivated.

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of advocacy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).