Ward Manager

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated nurse leader to join our team of Band 7 nurses in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Medical Same day emergency care unit (MSDEC)
You will be responsible for the provision of clinical leadership, support, teaching and decision making from the patient's arrival to hospital and throughout their journey in AMU

We are looking for a proactive, supportive band 7 nurse with proven clinical leadership and decision-making skills.

You will need to demonstrate expert knowledge surrounding acute medicine, flow and capacity demands and staff management, with a commitment to provide high quality, safe and effective care for patients requiring inpatient and on the day care.

You will need to be proficient in taking medical referrals from the emergency department and able to safely manage the medical take team.

So, if this sounds like your next career step - please apply today.

Main duties of the job

Your role includes being professionally accountable and responsible for the standards and delivery of nursing care within their area of management, responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.

You will be the named budget holder and authorised signatory for financial resources and responsible for the information governance on his/her Ward/Department and the completeness of data.

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of this rewarding role, please see attached job description and person specification or contact Louisa Gibaud, Matron.

0300 4431772

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC registered
• Evidence of ongoing development related to speciality
• ENB 998 / C&G 7307 or assessor course

Desirable criteria

• Educated to degree level
• ECDL
• ALS trained

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience at Junior Charge Nurse level in a relevant clinical setting
• Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching
• Experience of lading a team
• Have undertaken appraisals

Desirable criteria

• Experience of change management

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application

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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

• Ward Manager - Emergency Dept - BR B7 (PDF, 624.5KB)
• Privacy Policy (PDF, 441.0KB)
• AFC Pay Poster 24/25 (PDF, 39.2KB)
• Behaviours Framework (JPG, 298.0KB)