Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Nightingale/Woodpecker Day Surgery for a Ward Manager.
Day Surgery is an integral part of the Trust's Day Care Pathway leading to opportunities to lead and develop in a variety of ways with the support of a Matron, ACP's and a well developed and engaged team.
The post will incorporate the senior leadership role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management, and research. The successful post holder will be a highly skilled member of the nursing team responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of a high standard of care to patients and their families, according to our world class values alongside working on the Trust vision to reduce waiting times for elective surgical patients.
Main duties of the job
The Day Surgery and Surgical Assessment unit will admit and care for the majority of patients on an elective surgical pathway with a wide variety of surgical pathways and specialities. The Ward Manager will work closely with the Matron, surgical teams, anaesthetic colleagues and operational teams to plan and a deliver a first class clinical service. Including
To take overall responsibility for ensuring safe staffing levels and the monitoring of planned versus actual staffing levels.
To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for patients attending the unit.
To focus on patient and colleague feedback to change and drive forward service improvements using the quality improvement methodology where appropriate.
Attend senior meetings regarding the service, acting up and supporting the Matron as required.
- Contribute to the ongoing training and educational development within the unit, ensuring mandatory training and appraisal requirements are met.
- Act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
- Relevant First Degree in health care related subject or working towards
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic professional development within the speciality
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
- Leadership or management experience
Desirable
- Relevant Modules/Evidence of ongoing Education eg, Care of the Surgical Child
- Attendance on a Management Programme
- Attendance on a Clinical Leadership Programme
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a ward/ department and deputising for the ward manager
- Experience of having worked in children's day surgery or post operative management of a surgical child
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
- Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
- Experience of change management and problem solving
- Evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
- Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality, health and safety)
- Experience handling clinical incidents and complaints and reporting
Desirable
- Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Understanding of resource management.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
- Committed to family centred care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent Paediatric clinical skills
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Demonstrates Compassion in practice
- Information Technology/Computer literate
Desirable
- Interviewing and Appraisal skills
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
- Relevant First Degree in health care related subject or working towards
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic professional development within the speciality
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
- Leadership or management experience
Desirable
- Relevant Modules/Evidence of ongoing Education eg, Care of the Surgical Child
- Attendance on a Management Programme
- Attendance on a Clinical Leadership Programme
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a ward/ department and deputising for the ward manager
- Experience of having worked in children's day surgery or post operative management of a surgical child
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
- Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
- Experience of change management and problem solving
- Evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
- Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality, health and safety)
- Experience handling clinical incidents and complaints and reporting
Desirable
- Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Understanding of resource management.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
- Committed to family centred care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent Paediatric clinical skills
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Demonstrates Compassion in practice
- Information Technology/Computer literate
Desirable
- Interviewing and Appraisal skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3BH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
