Ward Manager / Charge Nurse - Ward 2 Elderly Care (Internal Only)
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
We are looking for a compassionate and highly motivated Ward Manager/Charge Nurse to lead our dedicated clinical team. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, good role model and motivated individual with a keen interest in caring for the elderly care population.
We're seeking a Nurse who is looking to further their career. Applicants should display effective leadership and management skills in order to lead the team to deliver high quality patient focused care.
You will be able to demonstrate progressive skills in leadership, advanced clinical practice and service development. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to the provision of high quality and patient-centred care, continuous service and staff development and strong collaborative working with other agencies.
The successful applicant will work with the Matron to promote a culture that fosters staff involvement and a progressive attitude to service improvement, along with taking operational and clinical day to day management responsibility at team level using performance management systems. You'll also work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Manager/Charge Nurse in Ward 2, specialising in Elderly Care, holds overall responsibility for managing care delivery in line with Trust policies and procedures. Ward Manager/Charge Nurse has overall management responsibility for ensuring high-quality care delivery within the ward, adhering to Trust policies and procedures. Their role involves providing senior leadership to the nursing team, facilitating regular supervision and appraisals and managing resources efficiently. They also play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth communication and continuity of care across services.
Additionally, the Ward Manager/Charge Nurse is expected to maintain clinical standards in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Code of Professional Conduct. They are to ensure that patient care is at the heart of service delivery and are a visible, supportive figure to staff, patients, and visitors within the clinical environment.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
* Nursing Degree or equivalent experience Evidence of post qualification education (e.g. Mentorship or equivalent)
* Further leadership /management related qualification or training Qualification in related speciality
Knowledge & Skills
* Specialist knowledge in clinical area
* Good organisation / management skills
* Good communication and listening skills
* Flexible adaptable style of management
* Positive approach to problem solving
* Ability to secure the support of others
* Motivation to develop modern, quality services
* Forward and analytical thinking
* Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
* Credible with colleagues - internal and external
* Ability to lead and develop individuals and teams
* Ability to promote staff engagement and facilitate change management
* Ability to develop/sustain appropriate professional relationships/networks to influence care systems
* Demonstrable evidence of implementing change in the clinical area
* Excellent IT/Keyboard skills
Experience
* Significant experience managing a team
* Significant experience in a comparable ward/unit
* Experience in implementing improvements in practice/protocol or procedures
* Experience of appraisal and delivering education to junior staff
* Experience of using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
Other Role Requirements
* Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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.
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