Athona are working closely with a client in Walton on the Hill who are looking for an experienced Ward Manager.
Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or a seasoned Ward Manager looking for a new ward to make your own, if caring for others and being able to successfully lead a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you, then apply today!
Duties:
With experience from the NHS or private care, you will lead the nursing team, provide high-quality care and support to people aged 18+ in a rehabilitation service setting, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork.
As a Ward Manager, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse to manage the on-call service and manage the ward budgets, and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better.
Other duties include:
* Providing Clinical Leadership and expertise
* Providing leadership and guidance to support a unified service and engaged workforce
* Ensuring that high standards are in place, followed and improved in accordance within the Clinical Governance framework
* Utilising and supervising all nursing staff effectively
* Being an expert resource on Nursing care of service users within the specialism and hold a key role in the multidisciplinary team
* Maintaining a positive and collaborative environment to allow ward members to reach their potential and maximum their ability to provide high-quality care, staff welfare and staff training
* Designated to take charge of the ward
Essentials
* A relevant nursing qualification
* NMC registration
* A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
* A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
* Relevant experience in a similar environment
* Proven track record of leadership skills
If this job sounds of interest to you, get in touch by applying today to find out more.
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