Job summary
AMU is a varied, fast-paced, dynamic Emergency Assessment Unit for Medicine. We have a high turnover of patients as we take our own direct emergency admissions from GPs, clinics and A&E. We assess and admit patients from nine medical specialties including general medicine, respiratory, cardiology, oncology and gastroenterology and are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our patients. AMU is divided into four parts a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) clinic and 3 main inpatient areas (AMUH, AMUI and AMUK)
The unit is continually evolving and as a team we are always looking for new initiatives to improve and enhance our patient's experience. We are a friendly, cohesive team and pride ourselves on our excellent assessment skills, allowing us to initiate specialised individual treatment plans and providing initial front line emergency care. We are passionate about encouraging our staff to develop their clinical skills and knowledge and believe we provide an environment which facilitates professional development.
Flexible working available including a range of shifts including nights, days, and weekends.
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
Main duties of the job
Your role as Ward Manager is to support and continue to develop the team alongside the other ward managers Kathleen, Laura, and Sarah, as well as our clinical educator Joyce. Collectively we ensure the smooth running of the unit, supporting all our staff and patients. This post is an excellent opportunity for somebody wishing to further their nursing career and develop their leadership skills.
The Post holder will work along side their peers in supporting AMUK/ SDEC PAU and AMUI , providing professional leadership and management within the work environment. The post holder will be accountable and responsible for the standards of care provided within the ward/department and for leading, supporting and implementing innovative practice. They will provide direct patient care, demonstrating specialist knowledge and act as a resource and role model for the clinical team. This post is unique as the postholder will have the opportunity to support and facilitate the unit and department teams in ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are continuously measured and improved. The post holder will work in liaison with other Senior Nurses/Department Managers and the Assistant Director of Nursing to implement Directorate/Divisional service plans.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence.
- To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct and be a credible practitioner in the area.
- Have overall responsibility for the ward area
- Participate in the daily personal care of patients.
- To be responsible for Ward/Department nursing staff and to provide a quality and cost effective service in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.
- To develop a positive team culture and manage recruitment and retention of the workforce.
- To demonstrate and promote professional, clinical and managerial leadership acting as a resource and providing guidance to own staff.
- To ensure effective liaison and professional relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams
- To work with others in developing and implementing strategies to obtain the views of patients and carers and ensure their views are incorporated into proposed service developments
- In conjunction with the Senior Nurse/Service Manager/Operational Manager contribute to all service developments in relation to National and Local Plans and Modernisation agendas.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence.
- To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct and be a credible practitioner in the area.
- Have overall responsibility for the ward area
- Participate in the daily personal care of patients.
- To be responsible for Ward/Department nursing staff and to provide a quality and cost effective service in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.
- To develop a positive team culture and manage recruitment and retention of the workforce.
- To demonstrate and promote professional, clinical and managerial leadership acting as a resource and providing guidance to own staff.
- To ensure effective liaison and professional relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams
- To work with others in developing and implementing strategies to obtain the views of patients and carers and ensure their views are incorporated into proposed service developments
- In conjunction with the Senior Nurse/Service Manager/Operational Manager contribute to all service developments in relation to National and Local Plans and Modernisation agendas.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the NMC Register
- Working towards a relevant degree, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification or evidence of management development.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience including significant experience within relevant speciality at Band 6 or equivalent
- Experience of mentoring, supervision and teaching and assessment
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed persuasive, motivational, empathic and reassurance skills
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Excellent motivational, leadership and role model qualities
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the NMC Register
- Working towards a relevant degree, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification or evidence of management development.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience including significant experience within relevant speciality at Band 6 or equivalent
- Experience of mentoring, supervision and teaching and assessment
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed persuasive, motivational, empathic and reassurance skills
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Excellent motivational, leadership and role model qualities
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
