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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-WMR-139
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/03/2025 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Ward Manager - Ward 25 Colorectal and Gastroenterology

NHS AfC: Band 7

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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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gill Joseph
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

For further information please contact Matron Gill Joseph on  01743 261 000 Ext 2369

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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