Ward Manager- Palm Ward - Respiratory Medicine

NHS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dartford seeks an exceptional clinical leader for the Palm Ward in Respiratory Medicine. The Band 7 Ward Manager will lead a team to enhance patient care and nursing standards. Ideal candidates will have acute medicine experience and a commitment to professional development. This role offers excellent opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at Band 6 ward level.
• Experience within speciality and management experience in acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment and delivery of care needs.
• Provide effective leadership and clinical support.
• Participate in benchmark and quality audits.

Skills

Management of leadership roles and skills

Ability of managing change at ward/department level

Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations

Teaching and assessing skills

Competent clinical skills

IT skills

Education

Registered General Nurse or equivalent

Educated to degree level or working towards

Recognised mentorship course

Evidence of continuing clinical & professional development

Evidence of audit or research project

Job description

Ward Manager- Palm Ward - Respiratory Medicine

Are you an outstanding clinical nurse leader with patients and staff at the centre of everything you do? We are looking for an exceptional clinical leader for our inpatient respiratory department.We are looking for a Band 7 ward manager who is ready to lead a team to grow and develop excellent evidence based nursing and exceptional patient experience.Applicants who are interested will have experience in acute medicine and in the care of the acutely unwell patient.As ward manager you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure best patient care.In return, we will offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities. This secondment will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and develop your leadership skills.

Main duties of the job

To carry the continuing responsibility throughout the 24 hours period for the assessment and delivery of care needs, resource management of Palm Ward including budget, capacity and patient pathways.

Provide effective leadership and evidence based Clinical support and guidance

To participate in benchmark and quality audits including observation of care. Ensuring that staff receive feedback on the results, and that where necessary action is taken to improve standards.

Being a role model for your team creating a culture that supports and empowers staff to contribute to safe and effective care.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

• Registered General Nurse or equivalent
• Educated to degree level or working towards
• Recognised mentorship course
• Evidence of continuing clinical & professional development
• Evidence of audit or research project.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience at Band 6 ward level
• Experience within speciality and management experience in acute setting
• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Knowledge of professional responsibilities
• Prior experience as a team leader

Skills

• Management of leadership roles and skills
• Ability of managing change at ward/department level
• Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
• Ability to prioritise own work load and that of other staff
• Teaching and assessing skills
• Competent clinical skills: male catheterisation, cannulation, phlebotomy, ILS, drug administration
• Evidence of implementing change
• IT skills / Continuing quality improvement strategies

Personal Attributes

• Calm Assertive Well organised Methodical Self-motivating Persistent Articulate Problem solving approach Confident and effective Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£48,270 to £54,931 a yearincl HCAS per annum