Ward Manager - Acute Stroke Harbledown Ward

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate Band 7 Ward Manager for the Acute Stroke Unit at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. The role combines clinical leadership with strategic governance to deliver safe, effective stroke care on a 24-bed unit in Harbledown.

The post holder will lead a multidisciplinary team, be on duty across at least four shifts weekly, and drive improvements in patient experience, flow, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with post-registration experience.
• Band 7 level leadership experience preferred.
• Commitment to high-quality care and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability.
• Governance, patient safety and quality.
• Workforce planning and resource management.
• Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
• Performance and operational oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Clinical governance

Patient leadership

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting nursing team to deliver safe and effective care in an acute inpatient stroke unit? We are looking for a nurturing and inspirational leader to be the new Band 7 ward manager of Acute Stroke Unit- Harbledown at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital. Combined hyperacute (8 beds) and acute inpatient service, Harbledown ward is a 24 bedded unit which provides a pivotal role of assessing, treating, care planning and rehabilitation of acute stroke patients. We require the post holder to have a passion for leadership and high quality care standards with significant post registration experience. The post holder would be expected to work Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week with working hours split into 60:40 for supernumerary and clinical role on the floor. To deliver this level of leadership there is also an expectation that the ward leader is on duty for at least four shifts per week, to ensure consistent visibility across the working week. The role of the Ward Leader is paramount in ensuring safe and effective, quality care to patients in the acute stroke unit. It is expected that post holder is a clinical expert, a team manager, leader, enabler, motivator and an educator. Post holder is expected to be realistic and open minded to venture out on one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions. Effectiveness of this role directly influences the quality and experience of service users and staffs in ward. For consistently visible leader and a role model on the floor, the post holder is expected to set the tone of authority and standards within the ward providing and participating in clinical care and leading by an example. Being responsible and accountable for 24/7 operation, the post holder will be expected to put clear process and expectations and delegation for continuous high-quality care. The post holder's main job role will encompass the domains as below:

• Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability
• Governance, patient safety and quality
• Workforce planning and resource management
• Patient experience and reducing health inequalities
• Performance and operational oversight We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.