Ward Manager - Katherine Monk
The closing date is 30 June 2025
Job summary
Are you a passionate and dynamic nursing professional ready to lead by example and make a real difference in patient care?
We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse to take on a vital leadership role, combining hands-on clinical practice with operational management to drive excellence in our designated clinical area.
In this exciting role, you will:
Provide professional leadership that inspires and supports your team to deliver outstanding patient care
Champion high standards of clinical practice, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes
Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care, through active presence and engagement in the clinical area
Drive continuous improvement by contributing to education, training, and the integration of research into practice
Take ownership of the operational effectiveness of your area, ensuring high performance and excellent patient experience
If you're committed to clinical excellence, ready to lead from the front, and keen to help shape the future of healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to ensure that all areas of practice adhere to all current NMC guidance whilst agreeing with the Matron and Head of Nursing on the standard of nursing care which will be delivered and ensure that these are maintained at optimum levels, always acting as the advocate for patients, relatives and staff by protecting their rights, privacy and dignity.
You will direct, supervise and monitor the provision of nursing care in accordance with individual care plans, maintaining high standards of patient care. Assisting with budgetary control at ward level, participate in the management of the hospital in accordance with the Trust's Duty Coordinator Policy and plan and implement ward-based teaching programmes assessing the training needs of ward staff. Ensure efficient and effective duty rostering,
You should demonstrate professional leadership and management In line with the Trust policies and procedures, competently manage Human resources issues within the area evaluate care and undertake relevant research activities and audits within the clinical area whilst being able to draw on the data provided and action plan quality improvements.
About us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-DoM-BA-1202
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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