Job summary
Do you have a passion for Orthopaedic care? Do you have a passion for caring for and supporting patients with complex needs and frailty? Is providing high standards of fundamental care one of your main drivers?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to be part of a friendly, dynamic, multidisciplinary team, in the role of Band 7 Ward Manager. The successful applicant will be supported to use their own initiative working with the key stakeholders to develop and manage the femoral fracture ward within MSK.
In return we can offer personal and professional development which would help support your career aspirations and revalidation. Training and development are a high priority in this care group and your own personal and professional development will be actively supported.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and have experience in managing staff within a clinical environment. Applicants should be self-motivated, dynamic and forward thinking and be able to lead and develop the nursing team. They will have a track record of implementing change and be a highly skilled communicator with the ability, use effective verbal, written and IT skills to ensure patients receive timely, evidence-based care and a positive patient experience.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
- Degree or evidence of actively working towards Degree level of study.
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Certificate in management and Leadership or equivalent
Desirable
- Master's level study
- Post graduate education relevant to the role
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Evidence of management experience.
- Evidence of personal and professional development.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Experience of patient flow.
- Experience of leading and managing change.
- Experience at sister / charge nurse level.
- Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate and inspire staff and initiate changes.
- Experience of MDT working.
- Experience and knowledge of clinical governance.
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of the care and treatment of Orthopaedic patients.
Desirable
- Audit / Research
- Experience of managing QUEST, IPC, IPR, recruitment and section, attendance, roster planning and incident investigation.
- Project management skills
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of the care and treatment of Orthopaedic patients.
Further Training
Essential
- Commitment to continuous personal development.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework.
- Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change.
- Experience of managing staff wellbeing.
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system.
- Ability to demonstrate inclusive and compassionate leadership.
- Ability to cover bleep holder shifts and cross site cover.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
- Degree or evidence of actively working towards Degree level of study.
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Certificate in management and Leadership or equivalent
Desirable
- Master's level study
- Post graduate education relevant to the role
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Evidence of management experience.
- Evidence of personal and professional development.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Experience of patient flow.
- Experience of leading and managing change.
- Experience at sister / charge nurse level.
- Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate and inspire staff and initiate changes.
- Experience of MDT working.
- Experience and knowledge of clinical governance.
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of the care and treatment of Orthopaedic patients.
Desirable
- Audit / Research
- Experience of managing QUEST, IPC, IPR, recruitment and section, attendance, roster planning and incident investigation.
- Project management skills
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of the care and treatment of Orthopaedic patients.
Further Training
Essential
- Commitment to continuous personal development.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework.
- Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change.
- Experience of managing staff wellbeing.
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system.
- Ability to demonstrate inclusive and compassionate leadership.
- Ability to cover bleep holder shifts and cross site cover.
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).
