Job summary
Are you looking to lead a specialist neurosciences nursing team? Are you looking to enhance your leadership skills in an exciting and fast-paced ward environment?Are you looking to develop and drive your own vision and strategy for ward development and improvement?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated nursing leader to join our 21-bed acute neurology and neurosciences ward at Charing Cross Hospital. 10 North is an acute neurology/neurosurgery ward specialising in the diagnosis, treatment and recovery of acute neurological conditions providing treatments that are not accessible elsewhere in the region. 10 North also recovers post-operative patients from Neurosurgery, primarily spinal cases and cranial cases from 48hours post op.
This Band 7 Ward Manager post requires an enthusiastic, driven and passionate leader who empowers their team to deliver high standards of care. You will demonstrate that you possess and promote the Trust values and incorporates these into your practice. You will work collaboratively across teams and specialities to deliver positive patient outcomes, you will aspire to continuously develop and share your knowledge with your team, and you will be an expert in ward management and neuroscience nursing. Above all, you will lead with kindness, compassion and understanding.
Main duties of the job
- To oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.
- As a key member of a multi-professional team, ensure that appropriate referrals and discussions with other members of the team are actioned to optimise patient care.
- Act as a clinical expert within sphere of work.
- Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively.
- Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area
- Live the Trust values, as well as embed and promote the Pathway to Excellence standards
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant clinical post registration course - completed or in progress.
- Graduate (degree/diploma) with specialist expertise across a range of procedures.
Desirable
- Has attained a degree in management/professional nursing issues.
- Leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 in a relevant clinical setting.
- Extensive experience within speciality.
- Experience of leading and developing a team.
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
- Knowledge of budget management
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 as a team leader
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Able to demonstrate highly developed organisational, administrative and people management skills
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Good IT skills, understanding of Microsoft Office suite, including MS Teams.
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant clinical post registration course - completed or in progress.
- Graduate (degree/diploma) with specialist expertise across a range of procedures.
Desirable
- Has attained a degree in management/professional nursing issues.
- Leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 in a relevant clinical setting.
- Extensive experience within speciality.
- Experience of leading and developing a team.
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
- Knowledge of budget management
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 as a team leader
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Able to demonstrate highly developed organisational, administrative and people management skills
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Good IT skills, understanding of Microsoft Office suite, including MS Teams.
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Desirable
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).
