Ward Manager - Urology (Ward 8)

Job summary

This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

The post holder will hold responsibility for the Ward 8 team with support from the Clinical Matron and Head of Nursing. They will ensure that they lead and manage the ward so that safe, high quality, evidence based nursing care is delivered to patients whilst respecting and involving families and carers as partners in care.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, highly motivated that can drive staff forward and help us on our STAQC journey. Someone with higher care experience would be advantageous. The team on the ward are welcoming, approachable, hardworking team players and they are committed to providing a high standard of care.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to provide the delivery of high-quality specialist care.

The post-holder will be expected to provide an expert clinical and leadership function in theassessment of care needs for this client group. Who receive pre and post operative care,with an emphasis on care delivery and management of the in-patient service.

They will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team by demonstrating a range of essentialspecialist nursing skills to meet the needs this client group.

The post-holder is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of care onthe ward with support from the clinical matron and head of nursing. Ensuring that they lead andmanage the ward. Delivering safe, high quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients whilstrespecting and involving families and carers as partners in care.

The post holder will promote the positive image of the clinical area and the trust by being a role

model, having a clear vision and using direct clinical leadership to ensure an excellent patientexperience and a ward that promotes both clinical and operational excellence.

The post holder in conjunction with the senior management team will manage the budget for theward to ensure the best use of resources.

The ward manager will be clear focus on the attainment and maintenance of STAQC Accreditationshould be maintained through continuous weekly audit against the agreed standards.

About us

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:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso 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.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of care specific to the client group within the surgical wards

Desirable

• Leadership experience

Experience

Essential

• Varied experience in Surgical / Medical Nursing
• Evidence of leadership and development

Desirable

• Evidence of audit and research Experience
• Experience of working autonomously and managing a clinical caseload

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• RN NMC registrant
• BSc (Hons) Degree
• Venepuncture and cannulation
• Recognised teaching qualification

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).