PICU Ward Manager: Lead Nursing & Clinical Ops

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Annual leave 27 days

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Well-being Day

Employee assistance

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Ward Manager for Ashurst Ward (PICU) to lead high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership in an inpatient setting. You will role-model best practice, supervise the team and drive service improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have PICU experience, leadership in inpatient settings, and familiarity with Healthroster; strong communication and risk management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of nursing within a PICU setting.
• Experience in deputy ward manager/team leader role.
• Experience using Healthroster.

Responsibilities

• Provide, maintain and develop nursing care to optimum standard within resources.
• Offer role modelling, supervision and education to the nursing team.
• Review/respond to PICU referrals and govern the service via auditing.
• Participate in the duty manager rota with clinical support and advice.
• Maintain 24-hour managerial responsibility for the ward.
• Lead joint working with statutory/voluntary agencies for responsive service delivery.
• Manage day-to-day flow of Health Based Place Of Safety.

Skills

PICU experience

Leadership & management

Communication

Clinical risk assessment

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

Healthroster

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Ward Manager for Ashurst Ward (PICU) to lead high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership in an inpatient setting. You will role-model best practice, supervise the team and drive service improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have PICU experience, leadership in inpatient settings, and familiarity with Healthroster; strong communication and risk management skills are essential.