Paediatric Ward Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ormskirk; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Ward Manager position on the Children’s Ward at Ormskirk Hospital is a permanent post created by the current postholder’s promotion. You will lead the nursing and support team and ensure safe, high‑quality care for children aged 0 to 16, around the clock, in a ward with 17 inpatient beds, 4 day case beds and a 6‑bed Assessment and Observation Unit.

Applicants must be a registered children’s nurse with current NMC registration; leadership training and evidence of CPD are required.

Qualificações

• Registered children’s nurse with current NMC registration.
• Leadership training or qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development, including research or audit involvement.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, manage and develop the nursing, support and associated staff.
• Take responsibility for quality improvement and management of ward services.
• Ensure safe, efficient, quality care for children, young people and their families around the clock, seven days a week.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and support to nursing teams.
• Oversee patient assessment, care planning, implementation and associated records.
• Work with the Paediatric Matron and other Paediatric Managers to run the department safely.
• Liaise with other agencies on programmes of care and health and education programmes.
• Manage the ward or department budget.
• Work within the NMC Code and professional nursing guidance.

Conhecimentos

Registered children's nurse

Leadership training

CPD involvement

NMC registration

Formação académica

Degree or diploma in nursing

Ferramentas

Electronic patient records

Budget management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A permanent Ward Manager post on the Children's Ward at Ormskirk Hospital, opened up by the current postholder's promotion. It centres on leading the nursing and support team and running the ward's services safely and efficiently for children aged 0 to 16, around the clock. The ward has 17 inpatient beds, 4 day case beds and a 6-bed Assessment and Observation Unit, and the postholder works closely with the Paediatric Matron. Applicants need a registered children's nurse qualification and current NMC registration.

What the job involves

• Lead, manage and develop the nursing, support and associated staff
• Take responsibility for quality improvement and management of ward services
• Ensure safe, efficient, quality care for children, young people and their families around the clock, seven days a week
• Provide specialist clinical advice and support to nursing teams
• Oversee patient assessment, care planning, implementation and associated records
• Work with the Paediatric Matron and other Paediatric Managers to run the department safely
• Liaise with other agencies on programmes of care and health and education programmes
• Manage the ward or department budget
• Work within the NMC Code and professional nursing guidance

Qualifications

• Registered children's nurse, degree or diploma level
• Leadership training or qualification, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development, including research or audit involvement

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Experience of managing teams and of service development, such as clinical pathway management
• Substantial experience of working in a clinical environment

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice
• Understanding of NHS budget management at departmental level
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk
• Current, up-to-date and relevant clinical skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and management skills
• Computer literacy, such as experience of electronic patient records

Other

• Working in a ward providing direct clinical care, with potential blood or body fluid exposure
• Frequent concentration amid interruptions, competing demands and distressing situations such as complaints and unwelcome news
• Walking and standing for most of a shift, with occasional patient movingAlignment with Trust values of kindness, openness and inclusion