Job summary
Ward 35 - Burns, Plastics, OMFS, ENT, Ophthalmology
An exciting opportunity for a Ward manager to join our team within Health, Neck, Orthopaedics and Reconstructive Services has arisen. This is a secondment opportunity for Maternity leave cover. You will be fully supported with your development in this role and we welcome informal enquiries or visits to the ward for any queries you might have about your application, or the post.
Ward 35 is an integral provision within Head, Neck, Orthopaedic and Reconstructive and host several specialities on ward 35 including:
Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery, Ear, Nose and Throat,
The speciality is focused on high quality patient centred care. Ward 35 is a 26 bedded Ward and receives patients on elective and non elective pathways.
Main duties of the job
The team within this service work efficiently and effectively at a fast pace to support both elective and non-elective surgery, diagnosis, intervention and ultimately safe discharge.
Ward 35 is a busy and rewarding environment to work in. You will work alongside and will be supported by the Matron, Senior General Manager, Ward sisters and a full complement of Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, Health Care Assistants, Military nursing colleagues, and Ward administration support, to deliver excellence in patient care and experience. You will be supported to deliver key performance indicators, and to lead your team compassionately to achieve excellence.
The role requires you to be flexible, resilient and forward thinking.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has become one of the first acute hospital trusts in England since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to achieve a rating increase to 'good' from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the care it delivers to patients and service users.
As the Ward Manager you will be pivotal in leading the team in the delivery of enhanced holistic services and standards of care to our patients aligned to the South Tees Accreditation for Quality of Care (STAQC) principles.
As an integral part of the managerial team you will be expected to demonstrate exceptionally diverse communication skills. Have an aptitude for people management and the professional competence to make informed decisions to effectively manage operational and clinical incidents, staffing issues and effective bed utilisation throughout the directorate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of pre and post operative care specific to the client group on this ward
Desirable
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN NMC registrant
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Recognised teaching qualification
- BSc (Hons) Degree
Experience
Essential
- Varied experience in Surgical Nursing
- Evidence of leadership and development
- Significant experience working within surgical setting
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and research experience
- Experience of working autonomously and managing a clinical caseload
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of pre and post operative care specific to the client group on this ward
Desirable
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN NMC registrant
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Recognised teaching qualification
- BSc (Hons) Degree
Experience
Essential
- Varied experience in Surgical Nursing
- Evidence of leadership and development
- Significant experience working within surgical setting
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and research experience
- Experience of working autonomously and managing a clinical caseload
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
