Ward Manager - Ward C11NHS

Job summary

Ward C11 is a 22 bedded acute ward in the the Medicine for Older People Directorate . A particular interest in Elderly & Frailty Medicine, is a must with the understanding that proactive prevention of deconditioning is crucial. You will work closely with the Multidisciplinary Teams ensuring the highest standards of safe, personal and effective care is being delivered. A flexible approach and the ability to respond to the demands of a rapidly changing acute clinical environment are essential.The team is committed to providing high standards of safe, personal and effective care at all times in a calm, reassuring and caring environment.You will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and have a passion for improving the patient and relative experience in addition to having a sound clinical knowledge base. In addition to this, you will possess well developed communication skills that will be used to engage, inspire and motivate both staff and patients in the clinical area. Good time management skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise your workload.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the leadership and development of the ward nursing team.

You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care and the management of a ward or equivalent sphere of nursing, including the deployment and supervision of staff and where the teaching of student and/or extensive nursing intervention is required. To support the co-ordination of medical emergency admissions to the Trust. To effectively communicate with all the Wards and Departments, Emergency Department and General Practitioners to ensure timely and appropriate admissions and smooth, safe transfers and discharges. Participate in the Band 7 out of hours shift system to provide adequate nurse management cover on the hospital site.

Job description

Provide strong nurse leadership,

Be a confident role model for the junior nursing team

Ensure improvements in patient outcomes and the safety, treating

patients with dignity and respect.

Ensuring best practice in infection control.

In conjunction with the Matron ensure all quality improvement work

is implemented and sustained.

Ensure an excellent patient journey, safe and effective discharge

planning to achieve a positive patient experience.

Support the provision of a clean environment

About us

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures.

We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.