Job overview
An exciting opportunity in nursing leadership role has arisen for a Band 7 Ward Manger to lead Britten Ward -the hyper acute stroke unit at Epsom Hospital on a secondment. We seek a natural, self-motivated leader whose spirit will continue to drive forward the standards of care for the stroke unit, who relishes a challenge, flourishes in a fast paced environment with a natural aptitude for managing ever changing priorities to meet clinical and operational need.
Main duties of the job
Ward Manager key responsibilities are to:
1. 24-hour accountability, including line management of their ward and the delivery of high quality care with all appropriate systems and processes in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care for patients and a safe working environment for staff at all times.
2. Support and contribute to the development of patient care and practice within the Directorate, contributing to Trust projects where required and ensuring provisions are made for staff to develop their knowledge and skills.
3. Ensure junior staff and students have appropriate supervision, support and are appropriately assessed.
4. Facilitate and organise the daily running of the ward liaising with the wider team of medical staff, bed manager and allied health care professional.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Ward Manager role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
5. Registered General Nurse
6. Mentorship or equivalent qualification
7. Nursing related Degree or Diploma
previous experience
Essential criteria
8. Relevant recent experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. In depth knowledge of current practice
10. Holistic patient assessment
11. Clinical supervision and Clinical governance
12. Research / clinical audit
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
13. Ability to manage own workload
14. Able to recognise own boundaries of practice
15. Able to respond to emergency situations
16. Able to communicate efficiently and effectively with other departments and healthcare professionals
17. Multidisciplinary team leadership
18. Teaching staff and patients
19. Set and maintain standards/protocols of care
Your recruitment team
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Your application
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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
NameFaezza EdooJob titleClinical MatronEmail address@Telephone number01372735351