Job summary
Chestnut Ward: (Medical Admissions Unit (MAU))
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager role to be part of the senior nursing team on our 46 bedded (plus 6 chairs) medical acute admissions unit. The busy acute ward also has eight monitored beds for acutely unwell patients. The post holder will be one of two band 7 ward managers for the ward. The post holder will be supported by an experienced Matron and senior nursing team.
Main duties of the job
As a senior leader the post holder will be expected to have, clinical expertise in acute medicine nursing, with expert organisational skills to develop acute medicine nursing, and have a passion for developing people to enable quality care provision for patients.
About us
Our MAU works closely with the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Assessment Unit (AAU). MAU prides itself in providing high quality care and patient experience, in a caring and supportive environment, which will enhance your clinical expertise. Staff receive support and ongoing development tailored to your individual needs.
We provide all the following:
- Daily consultant and criteria led discharges
- Ward and multi-disciplinary board rounds
- Daily multidisciplinary team input from physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social workers
- Rapid access to consultants in all core specialties most days of the week
- Links with clinical nurse specialists for conditions such as ACS, heart failure, COPD, oncology and palliative care
- Fast access to diagnostics
- Daily input from the substance misuse team
- Joint working with our community partners, including falls teams, COPD teams and district nurses
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior leader the post holder will be expected to have, clinical expertise in acute medicine nursing, with expert organisational skills to develop acute medicine nursing, and have a passion for developing people to enable quality care provision for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior leader the post holder will be expected to have, clinical expertise in acute medicine nursing, with expert organisational skills to develop acute medicine nursing, and have a passion for developing people to enable quality care provision for patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Preparation for Mentorship course (or ability to complete)
- Relevant post registration specialist course or significant relevant experience
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree level study in a clinically relevant course i.e. HDU / Acutely ill Adult / elderly care course / CCU etc.
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Substantive 3 years' experience as a Band 6 staff nurse in an acute setting
- Experience of managing a team
- The ability to effectively function as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care.
- The ability to support professional development and create a learning environment
- The ability to safely administer medicines in accordance with NMC Guidelines for the administration of medicines (2002).The ability to keep accurate records in accordance with NMC Guidelines for records and record keeping (2002)
Knowledge
Essential
- A level of nursing knowledge consistent with required post registration experience and specialist knowledge where appropriate.
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Understanding of human resources issues
- Understanding of budget management
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Computer literacy Experience as a Clinical Supervisor
Qualities
Desirable
- Understanding of the Trust values and behaviour framework.
- Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Commitment to further professional development.
- Ability to be punctual and efficiently manage time.
- Adaptable to changes in shift pattern.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Preparation for Mentorship course (or ability to complete)
- Relevant post registration specialist course or significant relevant experience
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree level study in a clinically relevant course i.e. HDU / Acutely ill Adult / elderly care course / CCU etc.
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Substantive 3 years' experience as a Band 6 staff nurse in an acute setting
- Experience of managing a team
- The ability to effectively function as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care.
- The ability to support professional development and create a learning environment
- The ability to safely administer medicines in accordance with NMC Guidelines for the administration of medicines (2002).The ability to keep accurate records in accordance with NMC Guidelines for records and record keeping (2002)
Knowledge
Essential
- A level of nursing knowledge consistent with required post registration experience and specialist knowledge where appropriate.
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Understanding of human resources issues
- Understanding of budget management
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Computer literacy Experience as a Clinical Supervisor
Qualities
Desirable
- Understanding of the Trust values and behaviour framework.
- Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Commitment to further professional development.
- Ability to be punctual and efficiently manage time.
- Adaptable to changes in shift pattern.
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).
