Main area Ward Manager Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Secondment: 12 months Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mainly Monday- Friday working but some weekend and bank holidays cover across planned care.) Job ref 388-7467279-PC&S
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Town Torquay Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
As the ward Manager you will have continuous 24hr responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the clinical and managerial requirements for the ward, to cover all grades of the Nursing team. This includes acting as an expert resource for the nursing team and supporting them in the delivery of evidence based, effective care.
Adopt a highly visible and accessible approach for patients, their carers/relatives and staff and their role will be focused to support the ward. Leading by example and empower staff in their personal and professional development to undertake a greater range of clinical skills to modernise and improve patient care, including updates of essential training.
As a manager, you will be expected to play a proactive role in quality and service improvement working closely with the Matron and the medical leads and will be responsible for the monitoring and auditing of clinical standards of care. Ensure high quality communication and support for surgical patients and their families and carers, and safe transfer or discharge
Main duties of the job
* · To manage ward effectively and safely, dealing with the daily operational pressures.
* · To ensure high standards of care are given in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
* · To facilitate a learning environment to ensure all staff on the ward have the appropriate skills/knowledge and support, identified by regular staff appraisal and annual personal development plan.
* · To Initiate and implement timely duty rotas ensuring adequate skill mix to meet the needs of the clinical area.
* · To be proactive with complex discharges, ensuring they are safe, and that discharge is at the earliest opportunity.
* · To ensure staff are aware of agreed standards of practice and participate in pursuing agreed ward competencies.
* · To assist in ensuring new nursing procedures, research and initiatives are evaluated, and where appropriate incorporated into clinical practice.
* · To monitor staff performance within area of responsibility and to act as Mentor, councillor and advisor to junior staff and learners on nursing issues.
* · To undertake appraisals and personal development planning of junior members of staff.
* · To act as clinical advisor to nursing staff and MDT.
* · To ensure the safe and secure storage and administration of prescribed drugs in line with legal and Trust requirements.
Working for our organisation
Warrington ward is a 17 bedded surgical ward with the following specialties: ENT, head and Neck cancers, Facial Maxilla Surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and general Surgery. The ward is fast paced with a high daily turn over with an average patient length of stay 2-3 days.
The ward is a great place to practice extended skills, learn new skills whilst role modelling and leading a diverse team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
* Nursing Degree
* Post registration qualification or evidence of substantial equivalent experience in elderly care
* IV cannulation, venepuncture and drug administration
* Previously demonstrable experience at Band 6
* Previously demonstrable experience at Band 6
Knowledge and experience
* Previous experience of working as a Band 6 in a clinical setting
* Previous experience working in a community hospital
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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