Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Ward Manager in the Division of Medicine on Rehabilitation Ward 1 at Montagu Hospital.
Within DBTH we uphold ourselves to provide our patients a first class service, with our embedded priority to patient safety. Our staff members are passionate and caring, we encourage each other to perform to the best of our abilities, which in turn has a direct impact on the care we deliver.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a forward thinking, positive and motivated Senior Nurse to join our innovative team, with an avid interest in quality improvement. We would like applicants who are interested in developing their leadership skills, managing a15 bedded ward that receives patients from multiple specailties to engage in a very focused rehabilitation programme.
You will be an experienced nurse with clinical credibility and proven track record of service development and improvements in patient care. Senior managerial experience and proven evidence of working with patients who require rehabilitation is essential.
We are looking for someone who will be highly visible in their clinical area, working alongside, and leading the team. Someone who will also maintain high visibility at visiting times to facilitate proactive communication with patients and carers.
About us
Why join our team?
We are looking for a visible leader who is a professional role model dedicated to high standards of care and patient safety. Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills with experience of managing change.
The Division of Medicine uphold themselves to provide patients with a first class service, we are a strong supportive team and welcome you to join us.
As a Division we are passionate about patient centred care, and we are committed to offering a wide range of experiences and development for our staff.
You will have a period of induction into the role of ward Manager where you will work alongside the division's Ward Managers and be assigned a buddy ward manager for support. Various development opportunities will be made available to you to develop your leadership and management skills to run a highly effective ward.
You will be integral to the Multidisciplinary Team acting as patient advocate and providing expert knowledge and guidance. You will also provide supervision and training to peers and junior staff. We are fortunate to have dedicated practice development nurses who facilitate learning across all our wards and support all our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Create an environment where the patient is central to all decision making and the delivery of high quality compassionate care is everybodys prime objective.
Have continuous 24-hour responsibility for leading and coordinating the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of a defined clinical area. This includes acting as an expert resource to the ward team and the wider multi-disciplinary team to support them in the delivery of high quality patient focused care, and ensuring all staff work in a professional manner and all registered staff are working as accountable practitioners.
Through effective clinical leadership and role modelling is able to inspire, motivate and empower others. You will be responsible and accountable for ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care. Your role will be to lead and manage the nursing teams and environment to meet the needs of the Older Person, positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our care, and show compassion and support for their families/carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Create an environment where the patient is central to all decision making and the delivery of high quality compassionate care is everybodys prime objective.
Have continuous 24-hour responsibility for leading and coordinating the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of a defined clinical area. This includes acting as an expert resource to the ward team and the wider multi-disciplinary team to support them in the delivery of high quality patient focused care, and ensuring all staff work in a professional manner and all registered staff are working as accountable practitioners.
Through effective clinical leadership and role modelling is able to inspire, motivate and empower others. You will be responsible and accountable for ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care. Your role will be to lead and manage the nursing teams and environment to meet the needs of the Older Person, positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our care, and show compassion and support for their families/carers.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior Nurse with post registration and speciality experience
- Evidence of experience of taking charge or managing a caseload
- Evidence of change management experience
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Can demonstrate the ability to undertake 24 hour responsibility for the ward / department
- Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory
- Experience of research and audit
- Evidence of resource management
- Be conversant with current professional issues related to nursing/midwifery
- Ability to provide relevant advice to junior nurses and doctors on a variety of management and clinical issues
- Able to promote equality, diversity and rights
- Fully aware of principles of infection control
- Fully aware of health and safety issues
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance agenda
Desirable
- Previous experience of complaints handling
- Previous experience of budgetary management
- Presentation skills to variety of audiences
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
- Provide evidence of continuous professional development, documented within CPD portfolio
- Educated to degree level in health related subject (or willingness to commence degree programme within 1 year in post) or be able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience &/or education, training & development
- Willingness to complete ward manager development programme
- Computer literacy
- Post basic qualification in specialty
- Current NMC registration is essential
Desirable
- Management /leadership qualification
- NLP training
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Effective team worker
- Confident approach
- Capable
- Articulate
- Confidential
- Initiative
- Diplomatic
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to communicate confidently
- Experience of dealing with emotional circumstances
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good Self-Motivation
- Ability to prioritise work
Desirable
- Able to work under pressure
- Evidence of ability to deliver work to deadlines
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior Nurse with post registration and speciality experience
- Evidence of experience of taking charge or managing a caseload
- Evidence of change management experience
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Can demonstrate the ability to undertake 24 hour responsibility for the ward / department
- Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory
- Experience of research and audit
- Evidence of resource management
- Be conversant with current professional issues related to nursing/midwifery
- Ability to provide relevant advice to junior nurses and doctors on a variety of management and clinical issues
- Able to promote equality, diversity and rights
- Fully aware of principles of infection control
- Fully aware of health and safety issues
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance agenda
Desirable
- Previous experience of complaints handling
- Previous experience of budgetary management
- Presentation skills to variety of audiences
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
- Provide evidence of continuous professional development, documented within CPD portfolio
- Educated to degree level in health related subject (or willingness to commence degree programme within 1 year in post) or be able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience &/or education, training & development
- Willingness to complete ward manager development programme
- Computer literacy
- Post basic qualification in specialty
- Current NMC registration is essential
Desirable
- Management /leadership qualification
- NLP training
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Effective team worker
- Confident approach
- Capable
- Articulate
- Confidential
- Initiative
- Diplomatic
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to communicate confidently
- Experience of dealing with emotional circumstances
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good Self-Motivation
- Ability to prioritise work
Desirable
- Able to work under pressure
- Evidence of ability to deliver work to deadlines
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).
