Job summary
We are searching for a senior nurse to lead and manage a team of nurses within our Ambulatory Care unit at the Northumbria Hospital.
The successful candidate will have outstanding communication skills, will be dynamic, highly motivated and committed to high quality patient care. The post holder will require a flexible approach, have expertise in supporting the delivery of high standards of nursing care for patients within the acute pathway, and will be able to demonstrate exceptional clinical leadership and communication skills across the multi- disciplinary team.
The Ward Manager role includes being responsible and accountable for the day to day management of the unit, and having an enthusiasm for staff and service development. Professional attributes would include ability to deal with change, and being able to work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
Ambulatory Care Unit cares for patients with a full range of conditions and provides evidence based multi-disciplinary care with a focus on the patients ongoing journey support to return to their own home or to further healthcare setting.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for all nursing care standards and to maintain high clinical standardsTo exercise accountability as set out in NMC Code of Professional ConductTo support the Senior Nurse/Service Manager in the effective utilization of resourcesTo role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which: (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams/departments and across organisational boundaries.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for co-ordinating the provision of continuous clinical care within allocated resources providing a quality service and high clinical standards for all patients in your area.
To be responsible for the management of all human resource issues relating to the staff employed in your area
To act as a budget holder, accountable for the management of the ward budget, and for the management of the wards charitable fund.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for co-ordinating the provision of continuous clinical care within allocated resources providing a quality service and high clinical standards for all patients in your area.
To be responsible for the management of all human resource issues relating to the staff employed in your area
To act as a budget holder, accountable for the management of the ward budget, and for the management of the wards charitable fund.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Registered Mentor
Desirable
- Degree or Diploma
- Managerial qualification
- ENB 730
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive skills in managing acutely unwell patients.
- Previous experience at Band 6 equivalent level
- Experience of coordinating a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
- Previous experience at Band 7 equivalent level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Registered Mentor
Desirable
- Degree or Diploma
- Managerial qualification
- ENB 730
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive skills in managing acutely unwell patients.
- Previous experience at Band 6 equivalent level
- Experience of coordinating a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
- Previous experience at Band 7 equivalent level
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).
