We are seeking an experienced senior nurse to be a motivated ward Manager and lead our dynamic cardio‑respiratory ward. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse leader to deliver high quality, patient‑centred care while driving excellence in clinical practice and team performance.
Responsibilities
* Provide overall leadership and management of the Cardio Respiratory Ward (Wensleydale) ensuring delivery of safe, high quality, patient‑centred care.
* Maintain 24‑hour accountability for clinical standards, patient safety, and the patient experience.
* Lead, manage, and develop the nursing and support workforce, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, skill mix, and safe rostering.
* Act as a visible clinical leader and role model, promoting professional standards and a positive ward culture.
* Oversee patient flow, including admissions, transfers, and discharges, to support effective capacity management and reduce length of stay within admissions.
* Monitor and manage the ward budget, including staffing expenditure, and ensure cost‑effective use of resources.
* Lead on quality assurance, including audits, CQC standards, and compliance with national and local policies.
* Analyse quality and performance data (e.g. incidents, complaints, falls, pressure ulcers), implementing improvement plans where required.
* Ensure robust clinical governance systems are in place, including risk management, incident reporting, and learning from events.
* Lead investigations into incidents, complaints, and safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
* Promote and ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, effective care delivery.
Qualifications and Experience
* Significant experience in cardio‑respiratory or acute medical nursing.
* Telemetry trained, able to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms.
* Competent and confident in managing advanced respiratory support therapies, including CPAP, BiPAP, and high‑flow nasal oxygen.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Passion for delivering high standards of care.
Benefits
* Supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff recognition through regular appraisals, Making a Difference & Team of the Month awards, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee support and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast‑track physiotherapy service.
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