Ward Manager, May Ward – Chertsey

Contract Type: 0

Salary: £51657 – £58785

Partner Org: Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation Trust

To work according to the Code and within Trust policies.

To be accountable for the twenty four hour care delivery and management of the ward, including the supervision of students.

To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care

To be accountable for co-ordinating patient care, the management of resources and performance of staff

Main duties of the job

Work in close conjunction with Matron / Senior ward team / Practice Educator/ Learning Development Teams

Acts as a role model and resource, providing information and promoting high standards of patient care, whilst working closely with other professionals.

Monitors and maintains acceptable standards of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Keeps abreast of service and policy developments. Promotes the use of Trust policies, protocols and guidelines and maintains national and local standards pertaining to the clinical area, taking remedial action as appropriate and reporting deficits to Matron as appropriate.

Promotes clinical excellence through initiating & participating in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care within a clinical governance framework.

Participate in both clinical and organisational audit to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the service

Person specification

Qualifications and Further Training

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse with honours degree
• Significant experience of working in a Band 6 position
• Evidence of managing acute care patients / experience Relevant Teaching course
• Recognised Leadership Course

Desirable criteria

• Recognised Management Course

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable clinical and managerial experience in a senior position
• Proven track record of leadership
• Evidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice
• Team Enabling – gets the best out of individuals & teams enabling understanding of what is required & ensuring they work towards a common goal

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates commitment to service and improvement in clinical areas
• Demonstrates understanding of and engagement with quality issues

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
• Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
• Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
• Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
• Understands importance of and own role in Clinical Governance and risk management
• Acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilising resources available
• Committed to providing safe, effective and timely patient-centred care in accordance with NMC Code Trust standards

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
• Prioritises own workload and that of others

Attitude, Behaviour and Values

Essential criteria

• Always puts patients first
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
• Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives.
• Respects, values and cares for others

Desirable criteria

• Supports and promotes equality and diversity
• Supports learning and development of self and others