Ward Manager

UHNM; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Ward Manager for the Acute Neurology Ward. The role offers the opportunity to develop skills in acute neurology care, treatment of chronic neurological conditions, and leadership.

The successful candidate will bring strong communication, experience in acute hospital neurology settings, and a commitment to improving patient experience. UHNM provides development packages and a supportive environment across two sites.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on NMC register
• Evidence of degree level study or above
• Portfolio of certified/accredited professional development within Neurology
• Experience in a neurological speciality as a qualified nurse
• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience to include at least 1 year as a substantive Band 6
• Minimum of 3 years working within neurology

Responsibilities

• Lead the Acute Neurology Ward team to deliver high-quality patient care
• Communicate effectively to ensure patient experience is improved
• Support development and leadership within the ward and neurology care pathways

Skills

Communication skills

Neurology experience

Education

Degree-level study or higher

Job description

We have a very exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager to join our Acute Neurology Ward nursing team. The post will give the successful applicant an unique experience to develop skills in acute neurology care, treatment of chronic neurological conditions and develop their leadership skills. We welcome applications from individuals who feel they can meet the demands and neds of this specialist area.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have good communication skills and should have experience of working in an acute hospital setting ideally within a neurological setting. We are looking for a committed team player who has high standards and is passionate about improving the patient experience. The Acute Neurology Ward cares for a variety of patients with complex conditions and needs and require specialist skills and knowledge to aid and maximise their recovery. The department is a tertiary acute centre for Neurology Care.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please see the contact details.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on NMC register
• Evidence of degree level study or above
• Portfolio of certified/accredited professional development within Neurology
• Experience in a neurological speciality as a qualified nurse
• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience to include at least 1 year as a substantive Band 6
• Minimum of 3 years working within neurology

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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