Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Head and Neck Ward B7 at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust as Ward Manager.
B7 is a 16 bedded ward which has elective and emergency head and neck patients.
You will lead and manage the nursing team, in conjunction with the Matron. You must have good organisational and leadership skills and have a proven track record. Sound clinical knowledge is essential. You should be adaptable and flexible to changes, a team player, motivated, able to use your initiative to promote and deliver high quality individualised care to our patients. Be a role model to junior staff. Coordinate all clinical aspects of the ward and ensure cooperation between clinical departments. Implement clinical and administrative policies, procedures, and regulations. Ensure compliance by others with policies and procedures. Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings, and the development of evidence-based practice.
Responsibilities
1. Manage the nursing team; to include annual appraisal, staffing rotas, performance and sickness management, recruitment and selection, and the supervision of students.
2. Management of the ward budget.
3. Monitor standards of nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain.
4. Assist in continued monitoring of patient experience and harm-free care.
5. Respond to patients, relatives, and carers concerns and complaints or clinical incidents.
6. Manage the nursing workload ensuring the most effective use of time and resources.
7. Adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
8. Manage the performance of staff effectively.
9. Communicate effectively and maintain a harmonious working environment, demonstrating an understanding of conflict resolution.
10. Be responsible for accurate documentation and care of all patient care records.
11. Maintain a safe environment ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are implemented and adhered to.
12. Ensure the availability of appropriate resources for patient care through controlling ward stock.
13. Ensure equipment is in good working order.
14. Participate in audit and apply any changes to improve standards.
15. Ensure adequate staff cover by compiling duty rosters and control the use of bank within agreed limits.
16. Recruit, select and appoint new staff as required to maintain nursing establishments.
17. Deputise as required, including attending meetings.
Education, Training and Health Promotion
1. Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
2. Assist in leading the annual appraisal process and ensure all staff have an individual performance review and a personal development plan in place.
3. Ensure all new staff and students receive a full orientation to the ward or department.
4. Assist in the management of study leave appropriately and ensure equitable access to teaching and development opportunities for the nursing team helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.
5. Act as a role model, mentor, and preceptor to the nursing team.
6. Assist in achievement of Trust targets for statutory mandatory training and staff training records.
Professional Responsibilities
1. Keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence-based practice.
2. Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the specialty as required.
3. Take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system and work towards completing agreed personal development plan.
4. Ensure the delivery of the Trust's Nursing Strategy at ward level.
5. Conduct oneself in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies.
6. Be aware of and take appropriate action regarding cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.
7. Promote awareness and compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards and national renal standards.
8. Undertake responsibility for tasks delegated by the Head Nurse and Lead Nurse.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
1. NMC UK Registered Nurse.
2. Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
3. Management Training.
4. Evidence of professional updating within last 12 months specific to sphere of practice.
Skills/Abilities
1. Organisation, administrative and management skills.
2. IT skills including use of email and office packages.
3. Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
Experience
1. 2 years as a band 6 registered nurse or 12 months as band 7 registered nurse.
2. Extensive experience within specialty.
3. Experience of leading and developing a team.
4. Excellent written and verbal skills.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Matron Melanie Brown on 01902 695471. #J-18808-Ljbffr