Ward Manager

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting a Ward Manager (Band 7) for a 12-bed Surgical Ward, covering elective and emergency pathways under a range of surgical specialties. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, maintain KPI performance, uphold governance, safety and quality, and provide visible clinical leadership across shifts.

The role requires the ability to respond to incidents, manage staff wellbeing, and drive service improvement within a respected teaching

Qualifications

• Experience in ward management and clinical leadership.
• Strong communication and staff supervision skills.
• Knowledge of governance, policy and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for governance, safety and quality in the ward.
• Provide leadership to clinical staff and ensure KPI delivery.
• Communicate policy and procedures and support staff development.
• Identify and resolve complex clinical and non-clinical issues and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Ward management

Leadership

Communication

Governance

Job description

An exciting vacancy has become available for a Ward Manager ( Band 7) for an 12 bedded Surgical Ward . This includes elective and emergency pathway patients, under a wide variety of surgical specialities. This leadership role is essential to maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and to provide a pivotal leadership role., The role is essential to provide this ward area with a high profile, accessible and responsive leader, accountable for clinical staff, service, governance, standards, safety and quality.

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Undertake bleep-holder responsibilities for the area's on a regular basis.
• A knowledgeable team leader and resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Will support staff and users in service and policy development within a defined area/specialty.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.