Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
The successful candidate for the Ward Manager position in the Acute Coronary Care Unit must be dynamic and highly motivated and prepared to meet the challenges of maintaining high standards of care while leading the nursing team under pressure. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of clinical standards and professional practice within the service, including the coordination of staff, budget resources, and the overall environment.
Collaboration with the Matron and Head of Nursing within the Cardiovascular will be essential for shaping future services. Candidates must possess substantial experience as a Band 6 nurse within cardiology or cardiac surgery. Excellent communication skills and strong leadership capabilities are essential to uphold the standards and values of the Trust.
The successful candidate will utilise their leadership and clinical expertise to meet the department needs, focusing on the implementation of service development in line with the Trust's Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and divisional objectives. This includes efforts to maintain and enhance the quality of the patient experience.
Main duties of the job
A successful individual must be highly motivated to take on this challenge and meet the pressure to maintain high standards and delivery of quality care, whilst leading the nursing team. The post holder will manage all aspects of clinical standards and professional practice within the service and will manage and coordinate staff, budget resources, and the environment. You will help shape future services working and supporting the Matron and Lead Nurse within the Cardiac Division. Substantial experience as a Band 6 within cardiology/cardiac surgery and hold a mentorship qualification is required. You must have excellent communication and strong leadership skills to uphold the standards and values of the Trust.
You will demonstrate key leadership and management skills and will be responsible for providing clinical and professional leadership for a team of staff supporting the service, including utilising your leadership and clinical skills to meet the needs of the unit. The implementation of service development in line with the Trust Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and divisional objectives will be key, incorporating work to maintain the quality of the patient experience.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Person Specification
Experience
* Substantial experience at Band 6 Grade in acute hospital setting.
* Evidence of good organisational and planning skills.
* Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
* Implementation of audit/research recommendations.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Experience of change management.
* Teaching or lecturing in internal or external venues.
Qualifications
* Registered Practitioner on relevant part of professional register (RGN).
* Teaching qualification.
* Educated to diploma level.
* Evidence of level 3 studies.
* Qualified in speciality Graduate.
* Holds a BSc in nursing or working towards gaining qualification.
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.
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
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