About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Trauma and Orthopaedics leading a 34 bedded ward. This is a demanding ward with no day ever the same.
You will be expected to lead, guide and support a large team of dedicated staff to ensure high quality care is provided to a diverse group of patients.
Ward 6 is a challenging ward caring for emergency patients who are admitted under trauma & orthopaedics, experience in Orthopaedics and Spinal care would be deemed highly desirable.
We work closely with members of the MDT team to support our complex patients. Good communication is imperative.
We are looking for an experienced strong leader to guide the ward at a time of change whilst facing the difficult challenges within the NHS
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job include but are not limited to;
Attendance management Recruitment Quality Improvement initiatives Leadership Visible presence Education Asses basic and specialist care needs of patients Responding to complaints Improving compliance and patient outcomes Supporting patient flow Managing challenging situations
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
As per attached JD & PS
Main duties of the job include but are not limited to;
Attendance management Recruitment Quality Improvement initiatives Leadership Visible presence Education Asses basic and specialist care needs of patients Responding to complaints Improving compliance and patient outcomes Supporting patient flow Managing challenging situations
Person Specification
Application form Essential
Experience of leading a team Evidence of degree At least 2 years experience at Band 6
Desirable
Leadership qualification
Skills Essential
Orthopaedic experience
Desirable
Spinal experience
Experience Essential
Experience in change management
Desirable
Experience of implementing QI projects
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ward 6, James Paget University Hospital Trust
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)