Job summary
Chestnut Ward: (Medical Admissions Unit (MAU))
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Ward Manager to join the senior nursing team in our 46-bedded medical acute admissions unit, which also includes six fit-to-sit chairs.
The busy acute ward consists of four monitored beds designated for patients who are acutely unwell and require continuous monitoring. The successful candidate will serve as one of two band 7 ward managers in this ward. The Ward Manager plays a fundamental role in delivering high standards of nursing care, creating a supportive environment for patient well-being, and contributing to effective budget management.
They will hold a key leadership and management role at a senior level, providing specialist skills and knowledge to support the organisation and delivery of care for patients within Acute Medicine. This will incorporate the provision of care to patients and their families in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the area, ensuring that Trust values and standards of care are upheld.
A senior matron, a matron, and the senior nursing team will provide support to the post holder.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the Matron, the Ward Manager will be responsible for their clinical setting, which includes providing effective leadership, establishing, monitoring, and maintaining professional standards, fostering collaborative work, managing complaints, and guiding the nursing contributions to clinical governance at the ward level.
S/he will be visible and accessible in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.
Lead by example and serve as a positive role model for all staff, taking responsibility for your own professional development.
Provide leadership that prioritises patient-focused care.
Offer clinical leadership and manage staff effectively to ensure the highest professional standards are met through staff development and individual performance appraisals and reviews. Serve as a role model for care standards and expected behaviours by actively participating in direct patient care.
Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour that align with the standards and requirements of the Trust and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Actively contribute to, and support agreed developments within the Directorate.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior leader, the postholder will be expected to have clinical expertise in acute medicine nursing, with expert organisational skills to develop and manage acute medicine nursing, and a passion for developing people to enable high-quality care provision for patients.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Our MAU works closely with the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Assessment Unit (AAU). MAU prides itself on providing high-quality care and a patient experience in a caring and supportive environment that enhances 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 specialities, 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 postholder will be expected to have clinical expertise in acute medicine nursing, with expert organisational skills to develop and manage acute medicine nursing, and a passion for developing people to enable high-quality care provision for patients.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Our MAU works closely with the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Assessment Unit (AAU). MAU prides itself on providing high-quality care and a patient experience in a caring and supportive environment that enhances 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 specialities, 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
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).
