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Ward Manager, May Ward

Full-time
Job summary
To work according to the Code and within Trust policies.
To be accountable for the twenty four hour care delivery and management of the ward, including the supervision of students.
To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care
To be accountable for co-ordinating patient care, the management of resources and performance of staff

Main duties of the job
  • Work in close conjunction with Matron / Senior ward team / Practice Educator/ Learning Development Teams
  • Acts as a role model and resource, providing information and promoting high standards of patient care, whilst working closely with other professionals.
  • Monitors and maintains acceptable standards of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please apply through our website.

Job responsibilities
  • Keeps abreast of service and policy developments. Promotes the use of Trust policies, protocols and guidelines and maintains national and local standards pertaining to the clinical area, taking remedial action as appropriate and reporting deficits to Matron as appropriate.
  • Promotes clinical excellence through initiating & participating in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care within a clinical governance framework.
  • Participate in both clinical and organisational audit to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
  • Registered Nurse with honours degree
  • Significant experience of working in a Band 6 position
  • Evidence of managing acute care patients / experience Relevant Teaching course
  • Recognised Leadership Course
Desirable
  • Recognised Management Course
Experience
Essential
  • Demonstrable clinical and managerial experience in a senior position
  • Proven track record of leadership
  • Evidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice
  • Team Enabling - gets the best out of individuals & teams enabling understanding of what is required & ensuring they work towards a common goal
Desirable
  • Demonstrates commitment to service and improvement in clinical areas
  • Demonstrates understanding of and engagement with quality issues
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
  • Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
  • Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
  • Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
  • Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
  • Understands importance of and own role in Clinical Governance and risk management
  • Acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilising resources available
  • Committed to providing safe, effective and timely patient-centred care in accordance with NMC Code Trust standards
Desirable
  • Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
  • Prioritises own workload and that of others
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
  • Always puts patients first
  • Willing and able to take personal responsibility
  • Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
  • Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives.
  • Respects, values and cares for others
Desirable
  • Supports and promotes equality and diversity
  • Supports learning and development of self and others
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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