Ward Manager

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

Jade ward is a general and stoke rehabilitation adult inpatient ward in Edgware Community Hospital. We have dedicated rehabilitation Multi-Disciplinary Teams consisting of Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Speech therapist, Pharmacists, Activities Coordinators, Rehab Support Workers, Care assistants and Housekeepers. As a team, the aim is to support patients to regain function, confidence, self-respect and much more.

Our vision is to ensure that our patients are provided with an excellent experience and an excellent standard of care. We are a caring, dedicated and progressive team and aim to be the best in the field of rehabilitation. If you share our vision and have what it takes to lead and support a team on this exciting journey of excellence then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a staff nurse to be part of the team in a challenging environment and to remain focused on enabling staff to deliver the Trusts core objectives of high quality patient care whilst supporting and developing the individuals within the team. The individual will need to be focused on the patient experience to ensure all patients will have a positive and comfortable stay in the ward. You will need to display excellent communication skills, and offer care in a kind and compassionate manner. You will be dynamic, innovative, hardworking, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. In return, whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit which is highly recommended please contact: Paulinah Akinmejiwa (Matron) on 07827 088203 or email p.akinmejiwa@nhs.net

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-8300

Job locations

L5 Barnet Jade Ward

Edgware

HA8 0AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To monitor length of stay to support effective discharge processes working in collaboration with clinical teams in order to ensure there is a defined pathway of care for a patient including timely transfer/discharge liaising with external agencies appropriately.

To ensure that the ward has the correct staffing levels.

To be aware of and champion current trends and developments in nursing and in the NHS such as improving productivity and reducing length of inpatient stay.

Ensure & support team awareness of effective bed co-ordination.

To take a key role in the induction, training and mentorship of nursing staff, and provide clinical supervision as appropriate.

To work with the Modern Matron and Clinical Lead for inpatient rehabilitation to secure and assure the highest provision of care by providing strong leadership, act as a role model and resource, encouraging and developing the team to sustain and implement best practice within the unit.

Facilitate multi-agency, multi-disciplinary integrated care working ensuring patients needs are met.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the ward has the correct staffing levels.

To be aware of and champion current trends and developments in nursing and in the NHS such as improving productivity and reducing length of inpatient stay.

Ensure & support team awareness of effective bed co-ordination.

To take a key role in the induction, training and mentorship of nursing staff, and provide clinical supervision as appropriate.

Facilitate multi-agency, multi-disciplinary integrated care working ensuring patients needs are met.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Registered Nurse
Leadership course
Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Desirable

Management qualification (desirable)

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Registered Nurse
Leadership course
Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Desirable

Management qualification (desirable)

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.