Job summary
Internal only
We are excited to offer this 9 month secondment opportunity to lead our team as Ward Manager for Sidmouth Ward.
Sidmouth Ward is a 28 bedded acute gastroenterology medical unit recognised for the excellent care the team provides for patients. The unit is ward accredited and embeds the trusts core values of Compassion, Aspiration, Resourcefulness and Excellence within it's ethos.
We are looking for an individual who will continue to lead the team in delivering these high standards. The successful candidate will also be well supported by an experienced Junior Sister and Leadership team and therefore this is a fantastic opportunity for further professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder works as an expert practitioner and is responsible for thedelivery of patient-focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the client group on Sidmouth Ward.
About us
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-The post-holder displays excellent communication and leadership skills, and is responsible for the day-to-day line management of the team for which he/she is responsible.
-They are also responsible for standards of cleanliness in the clinical areaand for a well-maintained Ward/Department environment. The WardManager is a budget holder and authorised signatory for financial andphysical resources.
-They are responsible for monitoring and maintaining the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. They will identify and assess risks in work activities, and develop strategies to manage these effectively. They will also ensure the team works within risk management/Occupational Health legislation and Trust procedures.
-They will develop their own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post-registration requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-The post-holder displays excellent communication and leadership skills, and is responsible for the day-to-day line management of the team for which he/she is responsible.
-They are also responsible for standards of cleanliness in the clinical areaand for a well-maintained Ward/Department environment. The WardManager is a budget holder and authorised signatory for financial andphysical resources.
-They are responsible for monitoring and maintaining the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. They will identify and assess risks in work activities, and develop strategies to manage these effectively. They will also ensure the team works within risk management/Occupational Health legislation and Trust procedures.
-They will develop their own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post-registration requirements.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to 1st Degree level, or able to demonstrate evidence that working toward
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience at band 6 or above
- Experience in facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching
- Detailed experience of leadership/management
Desirable
- Experience of successful change management
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to 1st Degree level, or able to demonstrate evidence that working toward
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience at band 6 or above
- Experience in facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching
- Detailed experience of leadership/management
Desirable
- Experience of successful change management
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).
