Job overview
Sobell House Ward Manager - month fixed term contract
Sobell House is an NHS hospice within Oxford University Hospitals Trust specially designed to provide Palliative and End of Life Care and support for patients and their families with advanced incurable disease. We provide specialist care aiming to focus on quality of life and respecting the uniqueness of each person.
As the acting Ward Manager you will contribute to the smooth operational running of the ward, acting as a role model for junior team members and supporting the development and delivery of a high standard of specialist nursing care.
In this role you will be responsible for the development and support of a team of nurses. You will have the opportunity to develop your personal, managerial and leadership skills. We place a high priority on education and support for all staff. Each member can expect regular appraisal and have a personal development plan.
We strongly recommend that you contact us for an informal chat prior to applying.
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Main duties of the job
We are looking for an innovative nurse keen to develop their managerial skills and with the ability to problem solve, demonstrate leadership, and be motivated to support the directorate in clinical audit and research as well as role modelling and supporting junior team members and students. Clinical expertise and experience in palliative and end of life care are desirable for this post.
As acting Ward Manager, you will:
1. Be responsible for the day-to-day management of budget and resources on the ward, to ensure the smooth running of the multi-disciplinary service.
2. Provide an excellent professional and clinical leadership in the field of palliative care nursing promoting the development of the service, practice and individuals.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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