Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory Medicine
- Grade
- 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-7161502
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent valley hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £48,270 - £54,931 incl HCAS per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Manager- Palm Ward - Respiratory Medicine
7
Job overview
Are you an outstanding clinical nurse leader with patients and staff at the centre of everything you do? We are looking for an exceptional clinical leader for our inpatient respiratory department.
We are looking for a Band 7 ward manager who is ready to lead a team to grow and develop excellent evidence based nursing and exceptional patient experience.
Applicants who are interested will have experience in acute medicine and in the care of the acutely unwell patient.
As ward manager you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure best patient care.
In return, we will offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities. This secondment will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and develop your leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
To carry the continuing responsibility throughout the 24 hours period for the assessment and delivery of care needs, resource management of Palm Ward including budget, capacity and patient pathways.
Provide effective leadership and evidence based Clinical support and guidance
To participate in benchmark and quality audits including observation of care. Ensuring that staff receive feedback on the results, and that where necessary action is taken to improve standards.
Being a role model for your team creating a culture that supports and empowers staff to contribute to safe and effective care.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse or equivalent
- Educated to degree level or working towards
- Recognised mentorship course
- Evidence of continuing clinical & professional development
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of audit or research project.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at Band 6 ward level
- Experience within speciality and management experience in acute setting
- Knowledge of current nursing issues
- Knowledge of professional responsibilities
Desirable criteria
- Prior experience as a team leader
Skills
Essential criteria
- Management of leadership roles and skills
- Ability of managing change at ward/department level
- Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
- Ability to prioritise own work load and that of other staff
- Computer literate
- Demonstrate excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Competent clinical skills: male catheterisation, cannulation, phlebotomy, ILS, drug administration
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of implementing change
- IT skills / Continuing quality improvement strategies
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Calm Assertive Well organised Methodical Self-motivating Persistent Articulate Problem solving approach Confident and effective Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carole Sheehan
- Job title
- Lead Medical Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428100
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