Ward Manager

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 30 hour dynamic, patient focused, Ward Manager to work within our Day Treatment Unit at Furness General Hospital. We are seeking a caring, compassionate, experienced Registered Nurse for the Position of Ward Manager at our Crosland's Day Treatment unit at FGH.

Main duties of the job:

• As a ward manager you will develop and lead the Crosland's team, who take pride in their work and the challenges faced.
• You will contribute to developing new innovative ways to improve patient care and patient experience within our day treatment units.
• We are seeking a caring, compassionate experienced Registered Nurse who can demonstrate excellent leadership skills, can delegate effectively, and work effectively and efficiently as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• You will be reliable, flexible, motivated, have excellent clinical and managerial skills, a commitment to ongoing learning and development, a commitment to delivering high quality care and be willing and open to embracing positive change and transformation.

The post holder will be expected to work Monday to Friday, daytime hours only no nights or weekends. The Matron will work closely with the successful candidate providing development and support.

Working for our organisation:

We operate from three main hospitals - Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. RLI and FGH have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non‑life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website.

We are looking at the successful candidate to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and relevant experience required, to lead and manage a busy elective and general surgical ward, with the support of strong and committed multi‑disciplinary teams across both areas.

Person specification:

• 1st level Registered Nurse
• Mentoring/assessing qualification or teaching qualification eg City & Guilds, Professional Trainers Certificate
• At least 2 years experience at band 6 level
• Evidence of change - Project initiatives and evidence of improving care
• Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
• Experience of managing rosters/budgets/procurement
• Experience of managing risk/complaints/grievances.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL. The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive. The trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert. If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts. Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

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