Ward Manager Day Surgery and Surgical Assessment Area

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Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in 7 South Day Surgery and the Surgical Assessment Area for a Ward Manager.

Day Surgery is an integral part of the Trust's Elective Recovery Programme leading to opportunities to lead and develop in a variety of ways with the support of a Matron and a well developed and engaged team.

The post will incorporate the senior leadership role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management, and research. The successful post holder will be a highly skilled member of the nursing team responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of a high standard of care to patients and their families, according to our world class values alongside working on the Trust vision to reduce waiting times for elective surgical patients.

Main duties of the job

The Day Surgery and Surgical Assessment unit will admit and care for the majority of patients on an elective surgical pathway with a wide variety of surgical pathways and specialities. The Ward Manager will work closely with the Matron, surgical teams, anaesthetic colleagues and operational teams to plan and a deliver a first class clinical service. Including
• To take overall responsibility for ensuring safe staffing levels and the monitoring of planned versus actual staffing levels.
• To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for patients attending the unit.
• To focus on patient and colleague feedback to change and drive forward service improvements using the quality improvement methodology where appropriate.
• Attend senior meetings regarding the service, acting up and supporting the Matron as required.

• Contribute to the ongoing training and educational development within the unit, ensuring mandatory training and appraisal requirements are met.
• Act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative Trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 Always maintain professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.

1.2 Demonstrate clinical expertise in practice.

1.3 Undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.

1.4 Actively participate in the development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines/policies relating to speciality.

1.5 Provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership to nursing and associated staff, and ensure the provision of a high quality, responsive nursing service.

1.6 Collaborate on all aspects of quality management related to the nursing and clinical area.

1.7 Assist in the evaluation of the service and patient care, including monitoring of patient experience.

1.8 Lead the implementation of improvements in the service within own areas of responsibility in line with local and national agenda and patient feedback.

1.9 To have a thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures and knowledgeable with respect to safeguarding triggers and risks.

1.10 To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own clinical and professional activities.

1.11 To recognise the limits of own clinical knowledge and skills and to seek medical support whenever needed to provide safe, effective, and timely patient care.

1.12 To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care

1.13 To contribute to the investigation of complaints and untoward incidents and ensure recommendations and related education/training programmes/action plans are implemented.

1.14 To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation.

1.15 Collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g., audits or monitoring CQC standards

1.16 Maintain awareness of relevant research, evaluations and audit, and act on this information in collaboration with colleagues to continually develop the service including leading on and supporting quality improvement projects

1.17 Measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision making on staffing and workforce.

1.18 Monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate issues when necessary.

1.19 Supervise junior and unqualified staff, in all aspects of care and within the sphere of competency

1.20 Ensure that staff have the knowledge, skills, and resources to carry out care delegated to them.

1.21 Alongside the matron be responsible for carrying out risk assessments according to the Clinical Governance/Clinical Risk Strategies

1.22 Be responsible for ensuring effective mechanisms are in place so that all clinical and non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported, investigated and changes made to avoid recurrence.

1.23 Work with the bed managers and operational managers, ensuring safe and optimal use of resources.

1.24 Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Care Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

• First level registration/degree
• Evidence of post registration qualification relevant to the speciality
• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial post-registration experience in day surgery or surgical nursing
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff & assessing students in practice
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
• Current experience of line management of staff
• Experience of audit.

Desirable criteria

• Proven experience of monitoring & acting on nursing quality data & developing appropriate action plans

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Expert specialist skills for the post
• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to day surgery / 23 hour care
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of computer/key board
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met.
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
• Able to recruit staff to world class values

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure within a team environment
• Demonstrate self-awareness and own limitations
• Aware of developments within Day Surgery / 23 hour stay wards and nursing profession

• Covid-19 Vaccination

  Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
  We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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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

• Job Description (PDF, 472.4KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 90.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 78.4KB)
• Nursing and Midwifery - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (PDF, 388.4KB)