Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Job Opportunity: Acting Ward Manager (Ward 4) - Internal Only
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Acting Ward Manager at Ward 4, for approximately 12 months. Ward 4 is a 24-bed medical ward, caring for patients with a range of medical and mental health conditions.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Paediatric Nurse at Band 6 level with strong shift coordination skills. You must be a registered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration.
As Acting Ward Manager, you'll join a supportive and professional team, working with our education and medical teams. You'll have access to great development opportunities and clinical programmes with our university and trust partners.
You will ensure high standards of safe, quality care, managing daily workforce resources, and supporting the professional development of your team.
If you're enthusiastic and motivated, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Head of Nursing, your responsibilities will include:
1. Manage the ward in different settings, ensuring high-quality care for children, following unit protocols and Trust policies.
2. Monitor workload and workforce resources on a daily basis to ensure smooth operation.
3. Lead and support junior colleagues in delivering care, including assessing, planning, and implementing care programmes.
4. Oversee the professional development of the team, setting objectives and helping staff meet their goals.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
* Brilliant Place to work
* Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* RN Child (RSCN)
* Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
* Degree in relevant subject
Experience
* Relevant or significant experience in paediatric nursing with at least two years at Band 6 or above.
* ENB 998 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
* Leadership Skills
* Recruitment and personnel management
* Performing PDR
* Budget management
* Setting and auditing clinical standards
* Utilisation of research in practice
* Project management
Knowledge
* Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH Level three
* Level 3 Safeguarding training
* Working knowledge of Infection control
* Current Nursing/Health Issues
* Quality Assurance principles
Skills and Abilities
* Leadership
* Counselling
* Communication
* Teaching
* Budgetary Management
Attributes
* Commitment to: Specialty, Self Development, Evolution of nursing practice, Management of change
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.
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
425-25-6914959
Job locations
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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