Nursing - Ward Manager band 7

  • Department Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) & Short Stay Surgical
  • Salary £40,057.00 – £45,839 per annum
  • Closing Date 18/08/2022
  • Location Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 7
  • Job ref 223-WMS-732
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional  Ward Manager Band 7 position on the Surgical Assessment Unit. 

You must have current or recent experience as a Band 6.  Whilst working alongside an existing Ward Manager, you will be leading an established team and have overall day to day responsibility of the efficient and effective management of operational and professional issues to ensure high quality clinical care and patient experience.

The post requires staff with focus, enthusiasm, drive and commitment and an ability to work closely with the MDT within Surgery.  The post provides an excellent career progression for aspiring senior nurses who are looking to develop their leadership and management skills and professional portfolio.

The successful candidate must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of a unit in an effective and efficient manner.

You will be a clinical role model and have a willingness to contribute to the development of the team as well as your own professional growth.

You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.

You must have sufficient post registration experience and a surgical background is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Whilst working alongside an existing Ward Manager, you will be leading an established team and have overall day to day responsibility of the efficient and effective management of operational and professional issues to ensure high quality clinical care and patient experience.

Working for your organisation

This opportunity is part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to change and improvement.  You will have the opportunity to work alongside an existing Ward Manager and develop your leadership and clinical skills 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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