Ward Manager - Sunshine Ward

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Component

1.1 To be accountable for nursing practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence of staff.

1.2 To be a clinical expert within the Paediatric speciality whilst delivering high levels of direct care to patients.

1.3 To initiate and lead in ensuring the development of nursing standards and policies.

1.4 To have responsibility for resolving patient/parent complaints relating to clinical care/operational issues within the area.

1.6 To act as a change agent utilising the principles of evidence based practice promoting family centred care.

1.7 To recognise deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a rapid and appropriate response

1.8 To lead on complex patient care and develop packages of care to ensure discharge processes are efficient and comprehensive, incorporating members of the multi-disciplinary team.

1.9 To act as an expert clinical resource maintaining a high clinical profile in the clinical area.

1.10 To make an assessment of the child and families psychological and social needs, implementing an agreed management plan including appropriate referral.

1.11 To ensure that audit procedures are in place for monitoring standards (Infection Control, Cleaning, Documentation and Risk) and audited within the agreed timeframe.

1.12 To work with the Paediatric Management Team/Clinical Site Manager to ensure timely discharges and admissions and to provide service cover when necessary.

1.13 To coordinate all Safeguarding referrals/concerns liaising with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

1.14 Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately and that trust Information Governance policies are adhered to.

1.15 To communicate effectively in a skilled and sensitive manner in both written and verbal form.

1.16 To ensure all nursing documentation for all staff is concise and accurate and reflects the patient's needs.

1.17 Maintaining appropriate staffing levels within set budgets and identify resource/staffing issues in advance.

1.18 Will work as a resource and providing clinical support/ facilitation to qualified staff.

1.19 To ensure smooth delivery of service including any KPI's attached to the areas of responsibility.

Management Component

2.1 Be responsible for providing a 24 hour nursing service for the clinical area demonstrating effective leadership and management skills.

2.2 Maintain a safe working environment, recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, learners, staff and visitors within the area, and undertaking risk assessment and management on a shift basis.

2.3 To effectively manage the allocated budget ensuring that any actual or predicted overspends are reported and investigated. You will also be expected to deliver savings and efficiencies in line with the trust's objectives.

2.4 To identify and investigate any issues of conduct, discipline and performance within the team in accordance with trust policy and to liaise with the designated Modern Matron and HR team.

2.5 To develop ward/unit policies and guidelines and to ensure these are implemented and audited to ensure compliance and best practice.

2.6 To participate in the organisation and management of any service change and project development in the clinical areas.

2.7 To act as a patient/staff advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.

2.8 To participate/lead in the development of Ward/Department policies and guidelines and ensure these are communicated to all staff.

2.9 To participate/lead in the investigation of complaints, incidents and other events, under the direction of the Paediatric Matron and implement any required actions.

3.0 To lead in the recruitment and retention of staff for the area and report any foreseeable problems to the Paediatric Matron.

3.1 To be familiar with the trust and division objectives and to ensure key performance indicators are met in particular in relation to 'saving lives' and staff individual performance reviews.

3.2 To be involved and contribute to the development of the Paediatric service.

3.3 To lead on allocated responsibilities when instructed to do so from the Paediatric Matron.

Development and Education Component

4.0 To provide nursing leadership for implementation and evaluation of all education, training and development of staff. Develop, implement and evaluate policies, guidelines and protocols for the management of patients in the clinical area.

4.1 Create a learning environment for the staff and be aware of the educational needs of learners attending the area.

4.2 Actively support and assist the development of mentorship programmes in the area.

4.3 Provide clinical support and guidance to staff within the area.

4.4 Lead in appraising staff and in identifying training/educational needs and meeting the trust corporate objectives.

4.5 To actively participation in the orientation and development of new staff and students to the area.

4.6 Provide formal and informal training to a variety of staff under the direction of the Paediatric Matron.

4.7 Demonstrate a commitment to the application of new local/national guidelines across the Paediatric Unit.

4.8 Identify and be responsible for your own professional development and participate in your own yearly performance review with the Paediatric Matron.

4.9 Working with the Practice Educator, develop the training needs analysis, which reflects the future needs of the area.

4.10 Be responsible for the education of patients and carers focusing on the patient condition, recovery and health promotion.

Research/Audit/Quality Component

5.0 Develop an enquiring approach to nursing practice.

5.1 To participate and apply nursing research and audit findings in liaison with Sister/Charge Nurse and Senior Paediatric Nursing Team, and help facilitate appropriate research activities within the area.

5.2 To be responsible for the keeping of accurate and confidential records.

5.3 To critically evaluate the research and audit findings and disseminate these to clinical practice areas and staff to develop best practice.

5.4 Audit current practice comparing them to research and national guidance.

5.5 To attend relevant departmental and directorate meetings relating to clinical governance and to contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Children's Nurse
• Evidence of ongoing training and development relating to paediatrics
• Recognition of the sick and/or deteriorating child
• Mentorship or Assessors course

Desirable criteria

• Nursing degree or working towards one

Experience

Essential criteria

• Appropriate experience and competencies necessary for the role
• Experience in coordinating a shift and supervision of staff
• Experience in the recognition of the sick and deteriorating child
• Experience in leading an audit
• Effective clinical leadership and experience in the management of change

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Excellent paediatric skills
• Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
• Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills
• Experience of involvement with safeguarding concerns
• Administration of IV and Central lines Access
• Understanding of the clinical governance framework and clinical audit process
• Initiative to implement new practice

Desirable criteria

• Budget and Resource management
• Evidence of effective team building skills

Important

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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 (PDF, 968.2KB)
• Functional requirements (PDF, 528.6KB)
• Guidance for applicants (PDF, 85.4KB)
• Policy Statement (PDF, 144.5KB)
• Staff Benefits and Wellbeing (PDF, 196.5KB)
• Recruitment Pack (PDF, 2.8MB)