Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time Ward Manager on the Medical Escalation ward at The Princess Royal Hospital.

This is a demanding and rewarding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change, providing high quality clinical care as well as demonstrating excellent leadership ability.

The successful candidate must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of a ward in an effective and efficient manner.  You will be a clinical role model and have a willingness to develop the team as well as your own professional growth.  You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and high clinical standards and be dedicated to improving the patient’s experience. 

Showing commitment and direction to the team as a whole you will actively participate in the teaching, training and supervision of all grades of staff.  You will be required to be receptive to change, be dynamic and demonstrate active assistance and support to your more senior colleagues in the ongoing development of the department.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate our Trust Values. 

Applicants must have extensive post registration experience. Recent experience in an acute setting is essential.

Main duties of the job

To function as an expert clinical practitioner within their designated 
clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, managing ,leading, 
co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice
The post holder carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and monitoring of all clinical activities within their designated clinical area.
To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
The post holder will deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.
The postholder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate in out of hours working to support service delivery

Working for our organisation

As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development. 

We are an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (To provide excellent care for the communities we serve) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most our patients and their families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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