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St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Manager Band 7

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Job summary

About us

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced stroke nurse to join a well-established stroke team with services providing the full pathway of stroke care from hyper-acute, stroke rehabilitation, TIA service, outpatients and community therapy provision. William Drummond Ward is the hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) has 20 beds for caring for hyper acute stroke patients, and located on the 3rd Floor of Atkinson Morley Wing in St George's Hospital, Tooting. The Hyperacute Stroke (HASU) is one of eight units in London thatspecialises in the assessment and treatment of stroke patients from across South West London and provides a 24/7 thrombolysis and thrombectomy service (in partnership with Kings College London).

Our nursing ward ratios are in accordance with London Stroke Standards whilst on HASU patients receive specialist care for acute stroke including; rapid access to emergency pathways such as thrombolysis and thrombectomy. The unit works closely with the Emergency Department for rapid patient assessments. We recognize that the best nurses require the best education and training. We are renowned for providing leading professional development and will offer teaching and education around specialist skills in acute stroke care. We support and encourage proactive nurses and nurse led activities. We aim to provide the individuals that join our team tailored individual development packages .

Main duties of the job

  1. Develop the ward/department philosophy and models of care to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented and to lead on the development of nursing practice.

  2. Maintain personal contact with patients, relatives and carers being courteous and sensitive to their needs for privacy and dignity and act as an effective role model ensuring a friendly environment at all times.

  3. Ensuring that there are systems in place to store check and administer drugs in accordance with the Trust and NMC policies.

  1. To provide expert guidance and supervision aiding problem solving and clinical decision making. Ensuring that accurate and timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards and taking corrective action as appropriate.

  2. To continually review the setting of staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service and informing the Senior Nurse of any problems that may arise.

  1. To be proactive in the prevention and management of complaints and when they do occur to investigate and respond in accordance with the St George's Healthcare NHS Trust complaints and improvements policies.

  2. Communicating, influencing and working with the multidisciplinary team to promote excellent care and informed clinical decisions

About us

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years post registration experience, of which 2 years within the speciality (stroke).
  • Post registration stroke course

We Can Offer

  • The trust is able to offer a wide range of training and education aimed at supporting the role and your professional development.
  • Excellent team working environment and support

For further information or informal visits, please contact Lin Zhang, Matron for stroke & neurology on Tel: 020 8725 6458 or bleep 7933.

Details

Date posted

13 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa Incl pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-5622622-MA-ND-Y

Job locations

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Develop the ward/department philosophy and models of care to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented and to lead on the development of nursing practice.

  2. Maintain personal contact with patients, relatives and carers being courteous and sensitive to their needs for privacy and dignity and act as an effective role model ensuring a friendly environment at all times.

  3. Ensuring that there are systems in place to store check and administer drugs in accordance with the Trust and NMC policies.

  1. To provide expert guidance and supervision aiding problem solving and clinical decision making. Ensuring that accurate and timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards and taking corrective action as appropriate.

  2. To continually review the setting of staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service and informing the Senior Nurse of any problems that may arise.

  1. To be proactive in the prevention and management of complaints and when they do occur to investigate and respond in accordance with the St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust complaints and improvements policies.

  2. Communicating, influencing and working with the multidisciplinary team to promote excellent care and informed clinical decisions

Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Develop the ward/department philosophy and models of care to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented and to lead on the development of nursing practice.

  2. Maintain personal contact with patients, relatives and carers being courteous and sensitive to their needs for privacy and dignity and act as an effective role model ensuring a friendly environment at all times.

  3. Ensuring that there are systems in place to store check and administer drugs in accordance with the Trust and NMC policies.

  1. To provide expert guidance and supervision aiding problem solving and clinical decision making. Ensuring that accurate and timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards and taking corrective action as appropriate.

  2. To continually review the setting of staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service and informing the Senior Nurse of any problems that may arise.

  1. To be proactive in the prevention and management of complaints and when they do occur to investigate and respond in accordance with the St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust complaints and improvements policies.

  2. Communicating, influencing and working with the multidisciplinary team to promote excellent care and informed clinical decisions

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • RN (general) Degree or equivalent
  • Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Working towards Masters

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of four years post registration experience, of which 2 years within the speciality 2 years
  • band 6 level Relevant specialist course Awareness of professional responsibilities Knowledge of current nursing issues Ability of managing change at ward/department level

Desirable

  • Evidence of implementing a change in practice

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership roles and skills Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and that of other staff Computer literate Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Attended a leadership programme

Education and research

Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge of application of evidence-based practice
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses and of creating a learning environment Evidence of teaching and mentoring
  • Has knowledge of performance review

Desirable

  • Education qualification Evidence of audit or research project

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care; Adaptable and responsive to changing needs
  • Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment

Desirable

  • Clinical leadership programme
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • RN (general) Degree or equivalent
  • Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Working towards Masters

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of four years post registration experience, of which 2 years within the speciality 2 years
  • band 6 level Relevant specialist course Awareness of professional responsibilities Knowledge of current nursing issues Ability of managing change at ward/department level

Desirable

  • Evidence of implementing a change in practice

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership roles and skills Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and that of other staff Computer literate Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Attended a leadership programme

Education and research

Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge of application of evidence-based practice
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses and of creating a learning environment Evidence of teaching and mentoring
  • Has knowledge of performance review

Desirable

  • Education qualification Evidence of audit or research project

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care; Adaptable and responsive to changing needs
  • Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment

Desirable

  • Clinical leadership programme

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.

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.

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

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Lin Zhang

Lin.Zhang@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02082666458

Details

Date posted

13 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa Incl pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-5622622-MA-ND-Y

Job locations

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

London

SW17 0QT


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