Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Trauma and Orthopaedics leading a 34 bedded ward. This is a demanding ward with no day ever the same.
You will be expected to lead, guide and support a large team of dedicated staff to ensure high quality care is provided to a diverse group of patients. Ward 6 is a challenging ward caring for emergency patients who are admitted under trauma & orthopaedics; experience in Orthopaedics and Spinal care would be deemed highly desirable. We work closely with members of the MDT team to support our complex patients. Good communication is imperative. We are looking for an experienced strong leader to guide the ward at a time of change whilst facing the difficult challenges within the NHS.
Responsibilities
* Attendance management
* Recruitment
* Quality Improvement initiatives
* Leadership
* Visible presence
* Education
* Asses basic and specialist care needs of patients
* Responding to complaints
* Improving compliance and patient outcomes
* Supporting patient flow
* Managing challenging situations
Qualifications / Experience
* Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics; experience in Orthopaedics and Spinal care would be deemed highly desirable
* Strong leadership experience with the ability to guide a ward during periods of change
* Good communication skills and ability to work with MDT to support complex patients
Contact for details
Name: Caroline Crane
Job title: Matron
Email: caroline.crane@jpaget.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01439453435
Location: Lowestoft, England, United Kingdom
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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