Description
Ward Manager
The Yorkshire Clinic, Bingley
Full Time hours
The role
At Ramsay Health Care, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Ward Manager where you’ll help to lead, manage and nurture a team in one of the leading providers of independent healthcare in the UK. Together, you’ll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in an environment where there is ‘more time to care’.
You already have proven success in leading a team, as well as experience in change management and transformation. Not only will you be valued for these skills and expertise, you’ll have time to build on them too, through our Ramsay Academy. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do – as our ‘Speaking Up for Safety’ programme proves.
Where you’ll be based
The role is based at our Yorkshire Clinic, Cottingley Business Park in Bingley. The Yorkshire Clinic is one of West Yorkshire's leading private hospitals, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.
The hospital opened in 1982 and has built an excellent reputation for delivering first class healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment and NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system
The Ward Manager will oversee the daily operations of the ward, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care and efficient management of resources. This role requires strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to foster a collaborative and supportive environment for staff and patients.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
1. Lead and manage the ward team, including nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff.
2. Ensure the ward operates smoothly and efficiently, maintaining high standards of patient care.
3. Conduct regular staff meetings and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
4. Manage staff rotas, ensuring adequate coverage and optimal use of resources.
Patient Care:
5. Oversee the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
6. Ensure all patients receive personalized, compassionate care tailored to their individual needs.
7. Monitor patient outcomes and implement improvements to enhance care quality.
8. Address patient concerns and complaints promptly and effectively.
Clinical Governance:
9. Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures.
10. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
11. Conduct audits and quality assurance activities to ensure continuous improvement.
12. Promote a culture of safety and risk management within the ward.
Communication and Collaboration:
13. Foster effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.
14. Liaise with other departments and external stakeholders to coordinate patient care.
15. Participate in hospital-wide initiatives and contribute to strategic planning
What you’ll bring with you
16. Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC registration.
17. Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, preferably with a strong surgical background, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
18. Strong clinical skills and knowledge of best practices in patient care.
19. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
20. Ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
21. Experience in managing budgets and resources effectively
22. Previous Clinical Supervisory Experience
23. Experience of managing rosters and staffing (desirable)
24. Enthusiasm and a can do attitude
25. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
26. A good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards
27. The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
28. Strong communication skills
29. Passion to deliver excellent care in a busy and challenging environment
Benefits
30. Contributory pension scheme
31. 25 days’ annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday days
32. Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
33. Private healthcare and life assurance
34. Free uniform and DBS check
35. Free parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
36. Access to our employee discount programme
37. Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
38. Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards
39. Access to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career