Job summary
Do you have a passion for providing high quality patient centred care? We can offer an excellent career opportunity for an innovative and dynamic Ward Manager or Registered Nurse looking to take that next step in their career on our John Van Geest Ward at Stamford and Rutland Hospital which is part of the Medicine for Older Person, Neurology and Stroke Clinical Business Unit. This will be for a period of 12 months to cover Maternity leave.
You will provide professional clinical leadership, enhance clinical activity, and maintain the delivery of high quality nursing care. You will act as role model sharing expertise with colleagues.
You will join a supportive and friendly team, and you collaborate with the Matron, and the Deputy Sister / Deputy Charge Nurses, Practice Development Team (PDT) and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide the highest quality of assessment and evaluated care required to support and enhance the patient experience.
If improving patient experience and innovation are your career aspirations, then join the team at North West Anglia NHS Trust!
Main duties of the job
John Van Geest Ward is a step down unit comprising of 20 single rooms with en-suite facilities and a further 2 single rooms. The unit has three wings that comply with same sex accommodation standards.
As a ward manager, you will be working primarily day shifts providing care for patients as well as supporting staff and ensuring safe and timely discharges.
You will ensure that John Van Geest ward provides excellent standards of nursing care to maintain patient safety. You will act as a role model at all times, be motivated and lead your team effectively.
You must work well under pressure, and you will be expected to communicate closely with other members of the MDT. You will be responsible for managing a team of nurses and HCA which will include sickness management, appraisals and other HR processes. As the ward manager you will be involved in dealing with complaints as they arise and also managing conflict.
In addition, you will provide nursing leadership within the department, ensuring an effective quality nursing service, with responsibility for standards of nursing care and patient safety.
If you like to find out more information and arrange an informal visit, please contact Bev Hughes, Matron, on 01733 678504 or via email bev.hughes2@nhs.net
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within the standards and philosophy of the department.
- Ensure patient safety at all times, and that patients and relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patient care.
- Promote professional, positive and effective relationships between the multidisciplinary team in the clinical environment.
- Maintain current and proficient healthcare skills within the Scope of Professional Practice framework, and maintain a personal portfolio in line with revalidation/CPD requirements.
- Be aware of national and local issues and trends in the development and provision of the services. Assist Matron in addressing issues pertinent to the departments management.
- Promote the ward through professional activities and publication of work.
- Develop and nurture relationships with key personnel at other sites to enhance the patients' journey and maintain safety on the Ward.
- Deputise for the Matron in his/her absence.
- Take responsibility for shift management, ensuring a safe and appropriate skill mix.
- Have responsibility for specific aspects of nursing or departmental management negotiated with Matron.
- Provide direction, negotiate objectives and appraise junior members of staff using the Trusts appraisal programme. Ensure achievement of identified objectives is encouraged, facilitated and monitored, taking remedial action where necessary.
- Be involved in the development and maintenance of clinical standards, and audit of clinical activities, leading on changes needed as a result of audit findings.
- Be aware of financial constraints facing the Division and Clinical Business Unit, and ensure departmental resources are used appropriately.
- Lead the recruitment of departmental staff, and engage in activities to promote the retention of staff.
- Take responsibility for specific development projects negotiated with the Matron, and initiate, manage and evaluate change in liaison with senior colleagues.
- Assist the Matron in the positive management of complaints, and initiate the investigation into adverse events, taking any immediate appropriate actions.
- Ensure personnel within the ward adhere to Trust policies, and take initial disciplinary actions if necessary in liaison with Human Resources advisors.
- Liaise with other agencies and professionals to maintain good service provision, and promote a culture which encourages the achievement of government set standards in the interest of improved patient care.
- Maintain an innovative, effective learning environment and encourage learning within formal and informal settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within the standards and philosophy of the department.
- Ensure patient safety at all times, and that patients and relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patient care.
- Promote professional, positive and effective relationships between the multidisciplinary team in the clinical environment.
- Maintain current and proficient healthcare skills within the Scope of Professional Practice framework, and maintain a personal portfolio in line with revalidation/CPD requirements.
- Be aware of national and local issues and trends in the development and provision of the services. Assist Matron in addressing issues pertinent to the departments management.
- Promote the ward through professional activities and publication of work.
- Develop and nurture relationships with key personnel at other sites to enhance the patients' journey and maintain safety on the Ward.
- Deputise for the Matron in his/her absence.
- Take responsibility for shift management, ensuring a safe and appropriate skill mix.
- Have responsibility for specific aspects of nursing or departmental management negotiated with Matron.
- Provide direction, negotiate objectives and appraise junior members of staff using the Trusts appraisal programme. Ensure achievement of identified objectives is encouraged, facilitated and monitored, taking remedial action where necessary.
- Be involved in the development and maintenance of clinical standards, and audit of clinical activities, leading on changes needed as a result of audit findings.
- Be aware of financial constraints facing the Division and Clinical Business Unit, and ensure departmental resources are used appropriately.
- Lead the recruitment of departmental staff, and engage in activities to promote the retention of staff.
- Take responsibility for specific development projects negotiated with the Matron, and initiate, manage and evaluate change in liaison with senior colleagues.
- Assist the Matron in the positive management of complaints, and initiate the investigation into adverse events, taking any immediate appropriate actions.
- Ensure personnel within the ward adhere to Trust policies, and take initial disciplinary actions if necessary in liaison with Human Resources advisors.
- Liaise with other agencies and professionals to maintain good service provision, and promote a culture which encourages the achievement of government set standards in the interest of improved patient care.
- Maintain an innovative, effective learning environment and encourage learning within formal and informal settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Post registration experience in clinical speciality
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of roster and budgetary management
- Experience of dealing with critical incidents/complaints
- Experience of preceptorship and mentoring
- Significant experience of professional leadership
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and Conduct
Desirable
- Audit and Research in practice
- Leadership development
- Manage/Identify vulnerable adults and children and mental capacity issues
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in isolation with a team without supervision
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours
- Demonstrate drive, passion and enthusiasm
- Able to promote the development of core professionals
- Ability to manage beds, aligned with cross-site needs and ward specific criteria
Desirable
- IT skills including use of spreadsheets, QR codes and Teams
- Project development, management, implementation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Post registration experience in clinical speciality
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of roster and budgetary management
- Experience of dealing with critical incidents/complaints
- Experience of preceptorship and mentoring
- Significant experience of professional leadership
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and Conduct
Desirable
- Audit and Research in practice
- Leadership development
- Manage/Identify vulnerable adults and children and mental capacity issues
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in isolation with a team without supervision
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours
- Demonstrate drive, passion and enthusiasm
- Able to promote the development of core professionals
- Ability to manage beds, aligned with cross-site needs and ward specific criteria
Desirable
- IT skills including use of spreadsheets, QR codes and Teams
- Project development, management, implementation
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
