Job summary
As the Ward Manager on Cheerful Sparrows Female, you will be passionate about delivering outstanding and safe patient care, as well as continuing a positive working culture, benefitting staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
To act as a role model and provide professional leadership to nursing staff.
Setting, achieving and monitoring Quality Standards.
To support the matron to implement the agreed system of nursing audits.
Maintain personal contact with patients, relatives and carers being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy.
Participate in the provision of preceptorship and mentorship for new staff, and for staff undertaking academic courses and pathways.
Ensure the safe and effective use of all medical devices used within the Ward.
Ensure the delivery of clinical governance and ensuring that the aims of clinical effectiveness are met from a nursing viewpoint.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Trainin
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent.
- Preparation of mentors or equivalent.
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience at Band 6 in a hospital setting.
- Resolving user concerns effectively.
- Continuous quality improvement.
- Experience in managing change.
- Expert clinical skills.
- Communication skills.
- Facilitation skills.
- Staff development and empowerment.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
Desirable
- Health and safety
- 5 years post registration experience in a variety of acute clinical settings.
- Some experience in budget management.
Personal/ professional attributes
Essential
- Ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- ward metrics, quality improvement tools
Governance
Essential
- Clinical governance.
- Risk management Issues
- Key issues and development in nursing
Other requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Trainin
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent.
- Preparation of mentors or equivalent.
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience at Band 6 in a hospital setting.
- Resolving user concerns effectively.
- Continuous quality improvement.
- Experience in managing change.
- Expert clinical skills.
- Communication skills.
- Facilitation skills.
- Staff development and empowerment.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
Desirable
- Health and safety
- 5 years post registration experience in a variety of acute clinical settings.
- Some experience in budget management.
Personal/ professional attributes
Essential
- Ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- ward metrics, quality improvement tools
Governance
Essential
- Clinical governance.
- Risk management Issues
- Key issues and development in nursing
Other requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally.
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).
