Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for the position of Ward Manager at
Franziska willer ward at sedgefield Community Hospital. If you enjoy working in
a busy environment, have excellent inter-personal skills and are committed to
providing the highest quality care for our patients then we look forward to
receiving your application form. The successful candidate will be able to
demonstrate excellent communication skills, team working skills and will be
dedicated to improving the patients experience. You will need to demonstrate
continuing professional development and a strong commitment to develop others
and work closely within a multi-disciplinary team. The Ward Manager will be
expected to support the Matron and the Ward Team to maintain a patient focussed
positive experience and environment.
Main duties of the job
As the ward manager you will lead and manage the ward so
that high quality, evidence based nursing care is delivered to patients and
their carers.
Committed to providing high quality nursing care, you will
provide strong leadership and mentorship to all staff. You will be a highly
visible leader and be experienced as a professional role model. In working in a
busy environment you will promote the Trusts values and be committed to high
standards of service delivery.
Applicants will have a proven track record in leading and
organising a ward team, experience of effective staff management and expert
clinical skills and be able to develop opportunities to improve our patients
experience.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the
patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what
they do
Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to
deadlines and completing tasks.
Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and
others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships
with a wide variety of colleagues
High level of personal & professional credibility
Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the
ward/department are maintained in line with Trust and National standards.
Effectively manage the ward/department nursing resource,
ensuring that staff rotas are able to deliver safe and effective patient care.
Support and contribute to the development of patient care
and nursing practice within the care group. Contribute to Trust wide projects
as required.
Ensure effective line management of staff and ensure they
are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have
appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.
To comply with the trusts vision and values .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the
patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what
they do
Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to
deadlines and completing tasks.
Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and
others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships
with a wide variety of colleagues
High level of personal & professional credibility
Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the
ward/department are maintained in line with Trust and National standards.
Effectively manage the ward/department nursing resource,
ensuring that staff rotas are able to deliver safe and effective patient care.
Support and contribute to the development of patient care
and nursing practice within the care group. Contribute to Trust wide projects
as required.
Ensure effective line management of staff and ensure they
are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have
appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.
To comply with the trusts vision and values .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent , Degree in nursing studies or health care related subject or evidence of study at degree level
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 6 level, people management, working effectively within the MDT, experience of answering complaints, Priotisting budgets
Desirable
- Knowledge, clinical skills and exerperience in older persons management
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC Registration
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Clinical skills, effective communication , including negotiation skills. Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of report writing and budget control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent , Degree in nursing studies or health care related subject or evidence of study at degree level
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 6 level, people management, working effectively within the MDT, experience of answering complaints, Priotisting budgets
Desirable
- Knowledge, clinical skills and exerperience in older persons management
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC Registration
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Clinical skills, effective communication , including negotiation skills. Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of report writing and budget control
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
