Job summary
- Main area
- General Medicine
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (2 Long Day shifts and 2 Ward Management Days)
- Job ref
- 151-KMU103
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wexham Park Hospital
- Town
- Slough
- Salary
- £48,270 - £54,931 Per annum inc HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Manager
Band 7
Job overview
We are currently looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse and Ward Manager for the Christiansen Unit.
Our 16 bedded unit is an exciting and dynamic unit that looks after patient's from a variety of different medical specialities, working with array of allied health professionals.
You must be able to demonstrate extensive post registration education and have excellent interpersonal skills with a vision to develop existing services to the next level.
You will need to have strong leadership skills to both initiate and support change and work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team not just within the Wexham Park Hospital but with the wider health and social care.
You will possess clinical expertise and be able to lead and advise on patient’s plans and treatments of care accessing the resources around you to optimise safety. You will be expected to have the desire to influence and promote change.
You will have evidence of professional development and promote evidenced based practice within your role.
You will be supported by the Matron for your own professional development and growth alongside professional opportunities and courses, 1:1s and a peer support team who work closely within the building.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY:
- Responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision
- Act as a role model both in clinical expertise and clinical leadership
- To lead and monitor the performance and standards of care within the Nursing Team
- Plan and deliver interventions and treatments when there are complex issues and / or serious illness. Ensure care is given in accordance with accepted standards and guidelines i.e., professional guidance from NMC or similar body
- To take the lead on projects as appropriate
- Develop oneself and others in areas of practice. Keep up to date with professional issues, maintain a professional portfolio and actively participate in the performance review programme. Recognise own limitations and professional responsibility, and seek help, training and support where necessary
- In conjunction with the Matron and other Charge Nurses, facilitate the development of the service and personal development of all nursing staff within the clinical area of responsibility
- To deputise for the Matron in their absence, attending appropriate meetings, maintaining an organised and structured workforce.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN Level 1
- Current NMC Registration
- Mentorship Course or Equivalent
- Evidence of clinical/management development and recent clinical update
Desirable criteria
- Diploma or degree management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Effective Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
- Ability to work without supervision
- Teaching experience
- Good interpersonal skills
- Time Management and Delegation Skills
- Leadership and Influencing Skills
- Experience working as a Band 6 with general/medical area
Desirable criteria
- Ability to adapt to change within working situations
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Financial Management
- Competent in Basic Life Support
- Competent in IV Medication
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- IT Skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to communicate at all levels using different styles and approaches
- Leadership and Influencing Skills
- Knowledge on budget management and implementation
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible
- Interest in own professional development
- Able to work LD for Clinical Days and Mid-Shift for Management Days
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
- Roland Joseph Toledo
- Job title
- Clinical Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07787276390
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