Job summary
The post holder will act as a role model to all team members in the delivery of a high standard of evidenced based nursing or midwifery care. They will utilise effective management and leadership skills in the operational management of ward/area/department. They will be responsible for themanagement of all staff in the area from the selection and recruitment of staff to managing their personal and professional development. They will act as a role model and mentor to staff and students in establishing a positive learning environment where staff can develop to their full potential and work in conjunction with the Head Nursing/Midwifery/Senior AHP Lead and matron to implement the recommendations of the strategy for nurses, midwives and AHPs.
The role is for 37.5 hours per week 5 days per week predominately Monday to Friday .
The role may require you to work across all areas in the Trust which may include those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
An Enhanced DBS with Adults' Barred List check will be obtained during pre-employment checks
Evidence of qualifications will be requested at interview and during the onboarding process.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for a designated area of work, as agreed with the team leader, and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patients management and use of time.
To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
To decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands, and ensure that they remain in accordance with those of the section as a whole.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate in, and influence, care delivery by:
- Leading the team in providing evidence based nursing/midwifery care ensuring that care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated utilising a patient centred approach to care. Be responsible for reviewing and updating nursing care plans and documentation.
- To co-ordinate nursing activity in the clinical environment and ensuring the smooth operational running of the ward.
- Responsible for ensuring that there are adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix to meet the needs of the ward.
- Ensure patient care is of a high standard.
- Facilitate regular meetings with staff in order to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas.
- Responsible for recognising and responding appropriately to situations which require immediate action.
- Deputise for the matron and participate in senior nurse rota.
- Ensure performance standards are met in accordance with agreed objectives.
- Manages effectively the use of allocated resources/funding.
- To lead the ward team in the management of ward environment in order to meet Trust objectives for Risk Management and Health & Safety.
- Manage own workload autonomously.
- Ensure that effective communication has been established with all disciplines, patients and relatives. Communicate very sensitive and distressing information to patients and their families. Ability to assess and advise patients in crisis situations and ensure that their needs are met by the whole team.
- Enables and supports colleagues in developing effective communication skills particularly in difficult situations.
- Acting a resource of professional knowledge for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and relatives through application of theory in practice.
- Participate in management of complaints and patient concerns at ward level referring to relevant departments when appropriate.
- Lead patient and public involvement in the ward area leading to service improvement.
- Promote high standards of record keeping in accordance with professional, legal and organisational guidance, ensuring nurses/midwives understand their relevance and the nature of confidentiality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate in, and influence, care delivery by:
- Leading the team in providing evidence based nursing/midwifery care ensuring that care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated utilising a patient centred approach to care. Be responsible for reviewing and updating nursing care plans and documentation.
- To co-ordinate nursing activity in the clinical environment and ensuring the smooth operational running of the ward.
- Responsible for ensuring that there are adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix to meet the needs of the ward.
- Ensure patient care is of a high standard.
- Facilitate regular meetings with staff in order to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas.
- Responsible for recognising and responding appropriately to situations which require immediate action.
- Deputise for the matron and participate in senior nurse rota.
- Ensure performance standards are met in accordance with agreed objectives.
- Manages effectively the use of allocated resources/funding.
- To lead the ward team in the management of ward environment in order to meet Trust objectives for Risk Management and Health & Safety.
- Manage own workload autonomously.
- Ensure that effective communication has been established with all disciplines, patients and relatives. Communicate very sensitive and distressing information to patients and their families. Ability to assess and advise patients in crisis situations and ensure that their needs are met by the whole team.
- Enables and supports colleagues in developing effective communication skills particularly in difficult situations.
- Acting a resource of professional knowledge for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and relatives through application of theory in practice.
- Participate in management of complaints and patient concerns at ward level referring to relevant departments when appropriate.
- Lead patient and public involvement in the ward area leading to service improvement.
- Promote high standards of record keeping in accordance with professional, legal and organisational guidance, ensuring nurses/midwives understand their relevance and the nature of confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse or HCPC registered practitioner
- Relevant post qualification certificate
- Leadership qualification
- Evidence of management training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- LEO/RCN Course or similar
- Management certificate or equivalent
- Teaching/Mentorship course.
Experience
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate extensive experience at Deputy Ward Manager level or equivalent.
- Experience of working in two different clinical areas
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing a ward
- Experience of managing a budget
- Experience of conducting appraisals
Skills
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills within the appropriate field
- Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to work as a role model or mentor teaching ability
- Able to create a positive learning environment
- Ability to motivate and lead a team
- Ability to discuss/demonstrate research based practice
- Ability to use resources effectively
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of up to date underpinning theoretical knowledge
- Demonstrate expert specialist knowledge within chosen clinical field
- Up to date knowledge of current Nursing and Midwifery practice within the area
Desirable
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge in two or more clinical areas
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to undertake on call duties
- Speaks English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse or HCPC registered practitioner
- Relevant post qualification certificate
- Leadership qualification
- Evidence of management training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- LEO/RCN Course or similar
- Management certificate or equivalent
- Teaching/Mentorship course.
Experience
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate extensive experience at Deputy Ward Manager level or equivalent.
- Experience of working in two different clinical areas
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing a ward
- Experience of managing a budget
- Experience of conducting appraisals
Skills
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills within the appropriate field
- Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to work as a role model or mentor teaching ability
- Able to create a positive learning environment
- Ability to motivate and lead a team
- Ability to discuss/demonstrate research based practice
- Ability to use resources effectively
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of up to date underpinning theoretical knowledge
- Demonstrate expert specialist knowledge within chosen clinical field
- Up to date knowledge of current Nursing and Midwifery practice within the area
Desirable
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge in two or more clinical areas
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to undertake on call duties
- Speaks English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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).
