Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our well-established Medical and Nursing team within the Medical Division at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust (Calderdale site).
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to take on the role of the Ward Manager to provide leadership, management and support to the ward team and is responsible for the provision of patient care, ensuring that it is evidence based and of a high standard and to maintain 24-hour responsibility for ward 15 (27 bedded unit).
The post holder will ensure that patients receive the necessary care and promote discharges utilising the correct pathway facilitating a safe discharge. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills and practice.
This role requires close working relationships with a wide range of the multi-disciplinary/speciality teams, the Consultants, Heads of Nursing, Matrons, Ward Managers and Therapies. In order to succeed in this role, you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to have the ability to deal with challenging situations in a fast-paced environment in a professional and calm manner.
Main duties of the job
As Ward Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the ward. You will manage a large team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will need to complete audits / clinical governance and produce management reports, off duties and verification of pay.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for Registered Nurse with substantial experience in elderly care with outstanding leadership and organisational responsibilities, excellent communication skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure and experienced in decision making and problem-solving.
Please see job description for further information.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
* First level registration with NMC
* Evidence of recent education in relevant field
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Recognised teaching and assessing skills
* Recognised teaching qualification.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* Evidence of effective leadership and developmental work
* Demonstrate an understanding of current issues in health and social care
* Up to date professional knowledge
* Commitment to clinical audit, research and evidence-based practice
* Experience and facilitation of change management
* Experience in research / audit
* Evidence of innovative practice.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Problem solving and analytical skills.
* Demonstrate commitment to CPD
* Self-motivating and the ability to influence others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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