Ward Manager - Ward 25 Colorectal and Gastroenterology
Job overview
Are you an experienced Colorectal & gastro-enterology nurse? Is providing outstanding care every time, getting the basics right what you care about? Do you have the ability to see the potential in others & develop it? Is making a difference and doing the right thing fundamental to you?If yes, the Ward Manager role may be right for you.
We have a full time opportunity for a Ward Manager on Ward 25 at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The successful applicant must have excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills and be approachable and supportive to work effectively as part of the team.
We are looking to recruit someone who will role model high clinical and professional standards, who is enthusiastic, kind and able to provide safe and compassionate nursing care to acutely unwell patients. You will be supported with a period of induction and encouraged to pursue your interests through further training and development opportunities at the Trust.
If you are an accomplished sister/charge nurse in your field keen to share the expertise you have gained in a Surgical/Gastro setting, this post offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills and contribute to the management of the ward.
With a variety of career progression opportunities - from Matron, Practice Educator, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist & Head of Nursing. Where do you see yourself?
Main duties of the job
As a clinical expert and role model, you will be required to manage a team of nurses and healthcare assistants, closely monitoring the progression of their clinical skills and encouraging their professional development, Able to identify and develop the potential in others.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be relied upon to assume direct responsibility for the smooth running of the ward and providing a high-quality service to patients, co-ordinating care and prioritising the team's workload. A visible and authoritative presence able to lead and manage the team and patient care, co-ordinating with the MDT to enable outstanding care to be given every time within available resources.
Working for our organisation
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities.
Ward 25 is a 38 bedded ward providing care for patients with a variety of surgical colorectal conditions including elective, acute, high dependency post ITU and emergencies, we also have gastroenterology patients which includes hepatology, hepatobiliary, pancreatic disease & patients with enhanced nutritional needs.
We offer opportunities, with a variety of acutely unwell patients passing through the unit. Our leadership course & staff management courses will help you develop the skills needed to lead & motivate the team to provide excellent care. We also offer 1:1 supervision & band 7 networking.Opportunities for mentorship & preceptorship with our placement students & newly qualified nurses.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality
Experience
Essential criteria- Extensive post Registration experience with previous experience at Band 6 or equivalent in relevant speciality.
- High level clinical skills and knowledge
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
- Evidence of excellent patient documentation and record keeping skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Time management skills
- Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development
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If successful, by completing your application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.
If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider.Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
We are committed to making the Trust a great place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential and bring their whole self to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.