Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dynamic Band 7 Ward Manager to lead our Acute Medical Ward for Older Adults. G4 is a 32 bedded ward that cares for older patients who have been admitted due to an acute illness. The right candidate for this role will take a pivotal role in leading and inspiring the ward team to achieve the highest standards of care with efficiency and exemplary professionalism.
We are a busy and fast paced acute elderly ward, caring for acute and long-term medical conditions. The G4 team supports patients with a range of care needs, encouraging them to maintain their independence wherever possible. Many of the patients on the ward have a range of health conditions, because of this, their needs can be complex and require individualised approach to their care. Care on the ward is provided by a multidisciplinary team approach, working together to provide safe, effective, and person-centred care. There is also a strong focus on discharge planning, ensuring the patients have the right support in place when they leave hospital.
Main duties of the job
This role will require working with the Band 6 team to take on key leadership responsibilities which enables a well led ward, this includes supporting the nurse in charge to ensure effective leadership and patient flow, completing Healthroster, audits, supporting with complaints, attending Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings', reporting and investigating incidents. As Ward Manager you will be vital to leading and delivering change, be a highly visible role model to the ward team and ensure the care delivered to our patients is of the highest standards.
Key Duties
Leading the ward with visibility, approachability, an excellent level of clinical knowledge and credibility.
Able to meet pressures and challenging situations with a calm, organised and professional approach.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with patients and their families and all members of the MDT, including Patient Flow team, Heads of Nursing/Matron team, Consultants and Allied Health Professionals
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job Role and Person Specification, please see attached job description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job Role and Person Specification, please see attached job description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post basic continuing professional development
- Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
- An interest in leadership
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6
- Significant experience within Acute medicine
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 nurse level
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to discuss knowledgeably current and proposed developments within the speciality
- Ability to influence and enhance patient care
- Demonstrates clinical credibility to meet demands of role
- Knowledge of IT systems and computer literate
- Act as role model
- Provide expert advice to team
- Ability to critically analyse relevant information
- Understanding of professional issues
- Understanding of budget & resource management
- Recruitment, Retention, Interview and Appraisal skills
- Understanding of Band 7 role with a vision for the development of this role
Personal qualities
Essential
- Has initiative and innovation
- Good time management
- Team Player
- Role model
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Commitment to delivering high quality service
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Approachable and supportive
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post basic continuing professional development
- Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
- An interest in leadership
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6
- Significant experience within Acute medicine
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 nurse level
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to discuss knowledgeably current and proposed developments within the speciality
- Ability to influence and enhance patient care
- Demonstrates clinical credibility to meet demands of role
- Knowledge of IT systems and computer literate
- Act as role model
- Provide expert advice to team
- Ability to critically analyse relevant information
- Understanding of professional issues
- Understanding of budget & resource management
- Recruitment, Retention, Interview and Appraisal skills
- Understanding of Band 7 role with a vision for the development of this role
Personal qualities
Essential
- Has initiative and innovation
- Good time management
- Team Player
- Role model
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Commitment to delivering high quality service
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Approachable and supportive
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
