Ward Manager

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated, and compassionate nurse leader to join our Surgical Care Group as Ward Manager for Ward 16, our dedicated 28-bed Elective Orthopaedic Ward at Alexandra Hospital.

Ward 16 delivers high-quality pre and post-operative care to patients undergoing planned orthopaedic surgery and plays a vital role in supporting excellent patient outcomes and flow across the Trust.

We are looking for an inspirational leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, supporting staff development, and driving continuous improvement.

As Ward Manager, you will provide strong clinical, professional, and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care whilst achieving key quality, workforce, and performance objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 or existing Band 7 nurse who is committed to developing high-performing teams and enhancing the experience of both patients and staff.

If you think this is the post for you, please contact Joanna Kirby-Neilson via email: Joanna.kirby-neilson@nhs.net to arrange an informal visit or discuss the post further. Main duties of the job To always ensure a high standard of nursing care through the effective managementof staff and resources on his/her allocated department.

To demonstrate strong clinical leadership in stressful and challenging situations. To promote a positive approach to new challenges and creative ways of working.

To act as advocate for their designated area and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient and family.

To ensure effective training and educational programmes are available by liaising with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of nurses in the clinical area. This post carries continuing responsibility for the management of the Ward, including the deployment and supervision of staff.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us.

Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Being open and honest Ensuring people feel cared for Showing respect to everyone We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job description

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responsibilities

Professional/Clinical Leadership Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice. Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control.

Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs. Develop practice in addressing individuals health and wellbeing needs. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, co-ordinating the holistic needs of the patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of the patients who have been assigned to the team.

To take measures to ensure the safety of patients, which always includes delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate levels of skills. To report any untoward incidents/accidents to Matron/Directorate Manager.

Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication. Lead work teams in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice. Clinical Governance Promote best practice in health, safety and security.

Contribute to quality improvement. To facilitate research-based practice within their Ward and ensure appropriate implementation. To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the Policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

To ensure good standards of practice in the Ward through effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes. To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.

To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies, ordering replacement equipment together with maintenance of that equipment.

Management To ensure that a duty rota for the staff within the Ward will provide effective and well-balanced cover to meet with the requirements of a 24-hour service and always ensures the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse. Considering the budgetary constraints.

To liaise with other Ward/Department Managers within the Directorate and other Directorates as necessary to place workload and skill mix as effectively as possible. To inform and discuss with Matron/Directorate Manager any problems regarding nurse management. Allocate, co-ordinate, monitor and assess the work of teams and individuals.

To manage the Ward/Unit allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints. To ensure effective two-way communication with all disciplines so that patients receive optimum care. Plan, obtain and deploy physical and/or financial resources.

To provide information for and participate in studies to determine workloads, patient dependency and quality assurance. To maintain accurate records relating to all aspects of Ward management. To participate in a rota of cover in the absence of Matron/Directorate Manager.

Contribute to the development of services. Staff Development To ensure all staff reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of IPR.

To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the University. To develop the role of nursing within their specialty Ward and undertake training and assessment to extend clinical skills as appropriate to the Ward.

To identify areas for development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines. Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work. To always maintain a professional attitude, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and professional in accordance with the NMC Code.

To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working. To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as appropriate to the service and individual development.

To be conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed. Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework. Implement research where appropriate.

Personnel To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff. To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments. To monitor staff performance and organise staff appraisals.

Person Specification

Experience Essential Relevant experience at Band 6 within related specialty.

Qualifications

Essential First Level NMC Registration. Degree or working towards. Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development.

Evidence of management experience/training. NMC recognised Teaching/Assessing qualification Desirable Masters Degree Knowledge and Skills Essential Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to professional practice.

Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance Able to demonstrate effective management of, staff and student, experience and performance Credible clinical expert Evidence of research based practice.

Organisational skills. Fully aware of clinical governance agenda. Experience and knowledge within the specialty or related field.

Proven management skills. Able to promote equality, diversity and rights. Fully aware of principles of infection control.

Fully aware of health and safety issues. Personal Qualities Essential Advanced communication skills. Assertive, enthusiastic, dynamic.

Demonstrate initiative, motivation and ability to put things into practice. Calm under pressure. High professional standards.

Flexible. Committed to quality improvement.

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.