Ward Manager - Wallingford Community Hospital

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Ward Manager to join the team at Wallingford Community Hospital.

You'll work with the Ward Senior Management team to provide clinical leadership and staff management to ensure delivery of a responsive high quality patient focused service.

If you're an enthusiastic registered nurse with a passion for delivering high quality care this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Main duties of the job

• Lead the registered and unregistered nursing staff in support of their professional development and in the promotion of best practice.
• Effectively working in partnership with key members of the Multidisciplinary Team in the hospital and locality to promote and facilitate effective patient care and discharge.
• Influence the development and implementation of policies, protocols and guidelines relevant to the ward area.
• Improve the quality of care received and the experience of patients and their carers, through the implementation of initiatives which reflect the National Service Framework for Older People.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure you're your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Wallingford Community Hospital

Reading Road

Wallingford

OX10 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Wallingford Community Hospital

Reading Road

Wallingford

OX10 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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