About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a Ward Manager in SDEC and OPAU for the Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) division.
We are looking for an individual with excellent management, clinical, and leadership skills to support the workforce in UEC. This role will specifically involve leading and managing the Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) and the Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU).
Acute Medicine is a fast-paced, multi-specialty division with a varied patient demographic. It heavily relies on teamwork with other divisions in the poly-specialty environment of SDEC and OPAU to support the flow of the Emergency Department and the wider Trust. Our goal is to ensure patients are in the right place the first time, with a focus on providing a caring and safe environment.
This Ward Manager position seeks a Senior Nurse with significant post-registration qualification experience in Leadership and Staff Management. The post holder will be required to strike an effective balance between management and clinical responsibilities. The post provides the opportunity to lead on patient safety and experience with additional focus on nursing and service development.
Main duties of the job
Promoting High Standards of Clinical Care: ensuring high standards of clinical care, reducing health inequalities, and promoting equality for all. Supporting Workforce Retention and Recruitment: support workforce retention/recruitment, staff education/ development, and provide compassionate, inclusive leadership. Maintaining Clinical Competence: working in their areas, providing support, guidance, leadership, and clinical advice to staff. Integrating Corporate Nursing Plans: integrate corporate nursing plans and the nursing agenda in the Division, focusing on quality and patient experience. Managing Operational Elements: managing the operational elements pertinent to the clinical areas within the Division. Being a Visible Leader: Be a visible, accessible, and authoritative leader and presence in clinical areas. Driving Discharge Processes: Drive sound discharge processes, focusing on safe and efficient discharge planning. Ensuring Patient Privacy and Safety: Ensure patients are treated with privacy and respect, and that patient safety issues are adhered to. Providing Clinical Leadership: Offer effective clinical leadership, expertise, advice, and support to clinical teams, ensuring best practices and high-quality care for patients, families, and carers. Ensuring Fit-for-Purpose Staffing: , ensure staffing levels are fit for purpose, including leading the recruitment and retention of staff.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
To be responsible and accountable for the Finance and Human Resources issues directly related to the ward /department. To be responsible and accountable for the implementation of Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives To promote and participate in the implementation of the ASPH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and Core Standards. To maintain a visible presence in the ward /department, undertaking clinical work regularly (a minimum of 50% of contracted hours)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training Essential
Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register Relevant clinical course
Desirable
Recognised Leadership course
Experience Essential
Relevant clinical and managerial experience Evidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice
Desirable
Proven track record of leadership
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner Understands importance of and own role in Clinical Governance and risk management
Desirable
Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security
Attitude, Behaviour and Values Essential
Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered Demonstrates passion for excellence Supports learning and development of self and others Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Desirable
Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Peters Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)