[ref. d68341018] Ward Manager, W34 Haematology - Coventry
Job overview
We have a really exciting opportunity to join our Haematology team as the Ward Manager for Ward 34.
Ward 34 is a 17 bedded ward looking after patients with a variety of haemotological conditions and provides specialist treatments and management for these patients, this includes delivery of chemotherapy treatment, stem cell delivery, blood factor products and other specialist treatments.
The ward is closely linked with the haematology day unit, the oncology ward and have a good support network with the Haematology Consultants, Specialist nurses and administrative staff.
Successful candidates must have proven leadership skills, excellent management skills as well as demonstrating that you are passionate about making a difference and leading teams to deliver excellence.
We are looking for a senior nurse that is dynamic, innovative and passionate in the delivery of high standards of patient care and who is able to support us in achieving our Ward Accreditation.
Main duties of the job- Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Demonstrate good use of communication skills in working with the wider multidisciplinary team, including patients and their carers to enhance patient outcomes and improve the quality of care.
- Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care and provide clinical leadership by being a knowledgeable team leader and resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice, supporting staff and users in service and policy development within a defined area/specialty.
- Support the Ward to achieve expected outcomes in line with Ward Accreditation and other Trust initiatives.
- Create a climate in which patients and carers are empowered to make informed choices about their health and treatment options.
Working for our organisation
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes. Continuously assess and monitor risk in their own and others practice and challenge about wider risk factors. Manage constantly the changing clinical and organization scenarios in the best interests of the patients.
- Responsible for interdepartmental/organisational activities including HR; complaints; appraisal; hospital bleep-holder responsibilities on a regular basis and patient flow. Contributing and managing action plans through a considered and integrated approach based on information gathered through PALs/complaints, feedback and audits.
- Undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management, deliver systemic anti cancerous treatments and administration of invasive tests/procedures.
- Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups, patients and carers within defined areas. Promote and facilitate the implementation of clinical supervision as a vehicle for practice and staff development throughout the service and participate in regular performance and personal development reviews and work to achieve agreed objectives.
- Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
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To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed.Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.
In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests).This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.
UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.
If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.
We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.
Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
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