Job summary Ward Manager - Harvey Ward Division: Surgery & Anaesthetics Care Group: Surgical Services Band: 7 Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum We are recruiting for a Ward Manager - Harvey Ward who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for. Lead the ward / departmental team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines Be wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence Our values are B old, E very Person Counts, S haring and Open and T ogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time ? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 275-2502M-HARV Job locations trac Gillingham ME7 5NY Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the department / ward; including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for. The post holder will be involved in the development of policies, protocols / guidelines and patient information. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the department / ward; including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for. The post holder will be involved in the development of policies, protocols / guidelines and patient information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality Master's degree or on pathway actively working towards Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice Experience Essential Proven experience on managing a ward; including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting Skills Essential Able to manage team and individual performance Able to effectively present information to groups and professional teams Is able to manage staffing and supply budgets effectively Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients / clients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and administration of blood products Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality Master's degree or on pathway actively working towards Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice Experience Essential Proven experience on managing a ward; including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting Skills Essential Able to manage team and individual performance Able to effectively present information to groups and professional teams Is able to manage staffing and supply budgets effectively Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients / clients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and administration of blood products 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Medway NHS Foundation Trust Address trac Gillingham ME7 5NY Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)