Ward Manager - Harvey

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the department / ward; including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training.

The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for.

The post holder will be involved in the development of policies, protocols / guidelines and patient information.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
• Master's degree or on pathway actively working towards
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience on managing a ward; including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff
• Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
• Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to manage team and individual performance
• Able to effectively present information to groups and professional teams Is able to manage staffing and supply budgets effectively
• Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients / clients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives
• Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and administration of blood products

Please note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity.

Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and accommodated where the needs of the service allow.

We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse.

We are a fully non-smoking Trust. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors.

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You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via NHS Jobs. If you have a query relating to your application, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 830000.

If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early if the number of applications is met.
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