Ward Manager - Izod Ward
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Job summary
A great opportunity has arisen for the position of a Ward Manager for Izod Ward at Evesham Community Hospital. Izod Ward is a 16 bedded Unit within Evesham Community Hospital. The Hospital is a 47 bedded stroke and general rehabilitation unit. We hold some of the traditional values of a Community Hospital with high standards of person-centered care, time to talk to your patient, build relationships and be part of their recovery from admission to discharge.
We recognise the strengths of individual staff and work in an integrated multi-disciplinary team approach to create a professional and sensitive environment where patients, relatives and colleagues are treated with courtesy and respect.
We require somebody who is dynamic, innovative a highly motivated role model with strong leadership attributes and commitment, with good communication skills to support the team on Izod Ward. This post is open to Band 6 or Band 7s, you will have a Registration in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
Carry the management and leadership responsibilities for a ward/department, including liaison with other agencies and, where appropriate, the supervision, delegation and teaching of staff and/or students, patients and carers.
Ensure that admission and discharge planning practice is undertaken in accordance with good practice policy and guidance.
Always ensure safe and effective deployment of nursing staff in the ward taking into account off duty and leave.
Effectively manage the ward budget and participate in recruitment and selection procedures within the team and in appropriate areas of the Trust.
Undertake annual Staff Appraisal and Development Reviews with team members.
Ensure the health and safety of self, staff and patients, reporting any accidents, incidents, hazards or defects in line with Trust policy and have responsibility for the investigation of clinical incidents within the team.
Responsible for the performance management of staff within the team.
Promote the importance of clinical governance within the team; implement effective clinical governance processes as a means of maintaining, improving and monitoring the quality of patient care.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
- Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Details
Date posted
31 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9798-5700
Job locations
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 1JT
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 1JT
Employer's website
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