Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder will carry 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward/department. They will provide professional,
clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. The
jobholder is responsible for developing and maintaining a ward or departments
philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and
quality care delivery. Through managing the administrative and financial
aspects of the ward, the jobholder will ensure cost effective use of
resources.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on
the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all
times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the
ward/dept. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care
needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of
care.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of
the ward/department.
The
role of the band 7 ward manager is pivotal in the success of the team.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate good leadership qualities, have an
ability to motivate team members, have evidence of supporting change
management, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A
commitment to professional development and the development of the team is
essential.
Successful
candidates will be offered the opportunity to develop their leadership and
management skills as well as clinical skills specific to this area with a
structured development programme.
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Leadership
Provide
leadership to the clinical team
Support
and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to
patients
Deliver
a positive patient experience
Promote
the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams
Anticipate
problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency
plans available
Work
with Matron to lead the development of ward/department nursing practice,
reflecting the Clinical Service Unit and Trust business plans
Work
with the Matron and or Head of Nursing to suggest and develop new roles/ways
of working
Delegate
and empower staff whilst maintaining overall, continuing responsibility and
accountability
Line
manage the nursing team, including individual and team performance,
attendance, management and workforce planning
Ensure
the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of patients to
provide safe and effective care
Support
and participate in local and trustwide recruitment events
Manage
the use of bank and agency
Investigate
and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other
significant events
Deliver
an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope
Raise
and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or
wrongdoing by following the LTHT whistle blowing policy and supporting
processes
Deputise
for Matron in their absence
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Leadership
Provide
leadership to the clinical team
Support
and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to
patients
Deliver
a positive patient experience
Promote
the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams
Anticipate
problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency
plans available
Work
with Matron to lead the development of ward/department nursing practice,
reflecting the Clinical Service Unit and Trust business plans
Work
with the Matron and or Head of Nursing to suggest and develop new roles/ways
of working
Delegate
and empower staff whilst maintaining overall, continuing responsibility and
accountability
Line
manage the nursing team, including individual and team performance,
attendance, management and workforce planning
Ensure
the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of patients to
provide safe and effective care
Support
and participate in local and trustwide recruitment events
Manage
the use of bank and agency
Investigate
and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other
significant events
Deliver
an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope
Raise
and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or
wrongdoing by following the LTHT whistle blowing policy and supporting
processes
Deputise
for Matron in their absence
Clinical
Act
in accordance to the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code: Professional
Standards Practice and Behaviour
Supervise
ward staff with regards clinical practice and patient experience to promote
the delivery of excellent clinical standards
Provide
a visible clinical lead and role model to the nursing and wider team by
delivering high quality compassionate care as an expert practitioner
Ensure
that documentation standards are maintained in accordance with NMC and LTHT
guidelines, whether written or computerised.
Promote
and maintain positive working relationships between all staff, internal and
external to the Trust, involved in the care of patients
Set,
monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient
care, including those standards defined in local and national guidance
Maintain
a safe working environment
Ensure
the safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies
Promote
compassionate evidence based practice, wherever possible
Work
with Matron to ensure that clinical governance processes at ward/dept level
encompass measures to ensure the quality of the fundamental and essential
aspects of care
Balance
clinical risk and clinical decision making against context
Work
with the Infection Prevention and Control Team and Facilities to monitor the
environment to maintain and raise standards
Undertake
duties on other wards or departments as and when required by the service
Act
in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and
vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to the LTHT
safeguarding policies.
Quality
Improvement
Contribute
to quality improvement programmes as required
Provides
a contextual information and or viewpoint to support quality improvement by
contributing to professional conversations representing the ward and or
speciality view
Keep
up to date with and communicate service developments, advances and research.
Through
the use of audit, local research, metrics and feedback continually seek to
identify practice that needs improvement. Implement and evaluate any
resultant improvement plan.
Actively
promote patient involvement and feedback within service improvements to
promote a positive patient experience
Maintain
and sustain the momentum of improvements until they are firmly embedded into
the values and culture of the clinical area
Education
and Training
Participate
in personal appraisal and mandatory training at the required time periods
Ensure
all new starters, inclusive of temporary staff, have a local induction to the
clinical area
Ensure
all staff have an individual performance development plan and a yearly
appraisal
Ensure
all nursing staff maintain mandatory and priority training requirement.
Support
and facilitate re-validation for registered nursing staff, and self.
Promote
a learning and development culture to the improve staff skills, knowledge and
competence
Ensure
the induction and development of staff
Promote
a positive learning environment within the clinical area to support the
development of knowledge and skills in learners.
Support
and facilitate work-based inter-professional learning
This
does not provide an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these
may be subject to change with professional and service developments
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THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values
are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally,
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitment
to support, uphold and demonstrate the core values and behaviours of LTHT
Commitment
to delivering high quality compassionate evidence based care, in accordance
with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) policies and guidelines
Commitment
to working in a multi-disciplinary team
Commitment
to the clinical area, valuing the contribution of all team members,
encouraging a positive and creative working environment
Commitment
to own personal and professional development and to the development of others
within the team.
