Job summary
Ward Manager Band 7+
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior nurse looking for their next step towards nursing management and ward leadership. This is a full time position. The post holder will be responsible for a small team delivering nursing care covering a twenty-four hour period including public holidays and weekends.
Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and manage a dedicated and committed team on Isel Ward at Cockermouth Community Hospital.
The successful candidate will have previous substantive experience at Band 6 or Band 7 level. Excellent communication skills are essential and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate and sustain new and innovative ways of working which facilitate developments in nursing practice.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated and committed to improving service delivery with a flexible approach to the needs of the service. This post provides an excellent career opportunity for someone who is clinically credible but wishes to further develop management and leadership skills.
The post holder will be expected to assess patients, the care plans devised, and the implementation of the care. Provide advice and to the multidisciplinary team and ensure all records and documentation are completed and relevant. The role involves managing staff, rotas, appraisals, recruitment and selection, resource control and bigotry management for the area. This role involves the overall 24 hour responsibility for the Ward/Dept./Unit and therefore will require enhanced communication skills in order to deal with the broad range of issues involved in the day to day management of the unit.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
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Being a clinically led organisation
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Quality and safety at the heart
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A positive patient experience every time
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A great place to work
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Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.
We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Able to demonstrate sustained interest in care of patient within the client groups
- Teaching experience
- Demonstrable recent community nursing / Community Hospital experience
- Experience of change management process and initiation of a change to working practices
- Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively
- Demonstrable evidence to work as part of a team
- Demonstrable evidence to motivate team/peers
- Evidence of clinical/professional development
- Demonstrable evidence of team management/leadership
Desirable
- Palliative care experience in an in-patient setting
- Experience of carrying out audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN)
- Evidence of sustained personal & professional development
- Evidence of study at Masters level or equivalent
- Management / Leadership Development training / qualification
- Evidence of post registration qualifications/ professional development in related health field
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Extended and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (V300)
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of palliative care and rehabilitation
- Knowledge of current nursing agenda
- Knowledge of clinical governance & risk management
- Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role
- Knowledge of and political appreciation of changing health/social services agenda and impact for community nursing
- Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions
- Understanding of reflective practice and use of its application
- Self awareness and appreciation of limitations
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate clinical leadership
- Able to demonstrate planning, prioritising and organisational skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly developed symptom management skills
- Able to disseminate and implement research findings
- Computer literate
- Negotiation skills, able to influence change
- Leadership skills - able to deal with challenging situations autonomously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire motivate and gain confidence/respect of team/peers
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to adapt to different situations
- Willingness to continue with self and professional development
Desirable
- Able to initiate and implement audit
- Risk assessment skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self confident
- Able to build effective working relationships
- Demonstrate personal motivation
- Resilience
- Strategic thinking ability
Other Requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory health screening
- Current driving licence
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to challenge effectively and present solutions to issues within service design and delivery
- Demonstrates flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- Willingness and ability to attend meetings outside own work area
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Able to demonstrate sustained interest in care of patient within the client groups
- Teaching experience
- Demonstrable recent community nursing / Community Hospital experience
- Experience of change management process and initiation of a change to working practices
- Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively
- Demonstrable evidence to work as part of a team
- Demonstrable evidence to motivate team/peers
- Evidence of clinical/professional development
- Demonstrable evidence of team management/leadership
Desirable
- Palliative care experience in an in-patient setting
- Experience of carrying out audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN)
- Evidence of sustained personal & professional development
- Evidence of study at Masters level or equivalent
- Management / Leadership Development training / qualification
- Evidence of post registration qualifications/ professional development in related health field
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Extended and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (V300)
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of palliative care and rehabilitation
- Knowledge of current nursing agenda
- Knowledge of clinical governance & risk management
- Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role
- Knowledge of and political appreciation of changing health/social services agenda and impact for community nursing
- Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions
- Understanding of reflective practice and use of its application
- Self awareness and appreciation of limitations
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate clinical leadership
- Able to demonstrate planning, prioritising and organisational skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly developed symptom management skills
- Able to disseminate and implement research findings
- Computer literate
- Negotiation skills, able to influence change
- Leadership skills - able to deal with challenging situations autonomously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire motivate and gain confidence/respect of team/peers
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to adapt to different situations
- Willingness to continue with self and professional development
Desirable
- Able to initiate and implement audit
- Risk assessment skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self confident
- Able to build effective working relationships
- Demonstrate personal motivation
- Resilience
- Strategic thinking ability
Other Requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory health screening
- Current driving licence
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to challenge effectively and present solutions to issues within service design and delivery
- Demonstrates flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- Willingness and ability to attend meetings outside own work area
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).
