Job summary
Ward 10 is a busy 22 bedded Trauma & Orthopaedic Ward. The team is well established and received consistent positive feedback by it's service users. The ideal candidate will have relevant deputy / band 6 experience of ward or unit management, staff supervision and line management.
We are looking for a candidate with strong leadership and team working skills, someone with a passion for delivering quality care, maintaining high standards and patients safety.
Main duties of the job
To develop clinical expertise and evidence based practice.
To undertake patient care where appropriate and act as a clinical expert in the area of practice.
Create a therapeutic environment meeting the needs of patients, relatives and carers.
To promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implement changes to improve systems.
Respond to patient and carer complaints, assisting the Directorate to respond to them within agreed time span, ensuring appropriate action is taken to prevent recurrence.
Participate in audits and implement change, based on audited outcomes, encouraging others to become involved.
Through appraisals identify peoples strengths and weaknesses, providing feedback and support to maximise their contribution and personal development.
Maintain discipline and deal with staff problems in a supportive way, embracing all aspects of Human Resource policies and guidelines.
Support the Deputy's and other members of staff to develop their roles.
Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the Ward Manager position available with Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the Ward Manager position available with Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Person Specification
Qualification and specific experience and training
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Post registration course in speciality
- Degree or working towards degree level
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- Minimum of 2 years leadership experience specifically in speciality setting
Desirable
- Hold registered mentor or teaching qualification
- Working towards masters level study
- Clinical supervision experience
- Experience of working with electronic health records
- Experience of the peri-operative setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT skills (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Budget management skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and empowerment of others.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of service delivery
- Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specilaity care
- Awareness off current NHS issues
- Evidence of understanding of quality governance
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Sense of humour
- Excellent leadership skills
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Trustworthy and empathetic
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly
- Motivated
Person Specification
Qualification and specific experience and training
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Post registration course in speciality
- Degree or working towards degree level
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- Minimum of 2 years leadership experience specifically in speciality setting
Desirable
- Hold registered mentor or teaching qualification
- Working towards masters level study
- Clinical supervision experience
- Experience of working with electronic health records
- Experience of the peri-operative setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT skills (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Budget management skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and empowerment of others.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of service delivery
- Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specilaity care
- Awareness off current NHS issues
- Evidence of understanding of quality governance
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Sense of humour
- Excellent leadership skills
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Trustworthy and empathetic
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly
- Motivated
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).
