Ward Manager - AMU Epsom Hospital

Job summary

The expectations within this job description will be met through professionalleadership, clinical management, hands on clinical practice, education andtraining, and research.The post holder will ensure that high quality nursing care is delivered withintheir designated clinical area.The post holder will assist in setting the standards of clinical practice, inconjunction with the multidisciplinary team, and will monitor patient outcomes.The post holder will have ongoing responsibility for the operationaleffectiveness of their designated clinical area, being present in their clinicalarea, in conjunction with the Clinical Matron.Duties of the PostThe post of a qualified nurse is characterised by six principle role functions:- Clinical Practice- Advanced Clinical skills- Professional leadership and management- Education research training and development- Evaluation of care and research- Human ResourcesThe balance between practice and management will vary according to day to daypriorities, but will be negotiated overall with the Matron and Head of Nursing.

Main duties of the job

PERMANENT POST

Acute Medical Unit - EpsomBand 7 Ward Manager

Are you enthusiastic , highly motivated and passionate about Acute Medicine? If so we would love to hear from you. We are looking for an outstanding and committed ward manager to support the clinical matron in this busy Acute Medical Unit.

The Acute Medical Unit currently has 34 beds specialising in caring for the acutely unwell patients. We have a clear and ambitious vision to provide outstanding patient care and we would like you to be a part of this success.

All staff members are encouraged to develop and excel in their roles and we offer support within the unit to to achieve this. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, both clinical and leadership and will be supported by the ward based clinical matron and highly visible senior leadership team.

If you are passionate about delivering the highest standards of care to your patients and would like to work in a friendly and dynamic team, this unit provides a fantastic opportunity and we would welcome your application.

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital.

St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Ostetrics).

The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people. Also health and care teams from organisations (the London Borough of Sutton, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton GP services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust) across Sutton that provide care to Sutton's older population are coming together to work as one team. The team will ensure people have the right support in place for them to maintain their independence and live healthily and safely at home for as long as possible.