Ward Manager - Harvey

Job overview

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 Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. 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.

Detailed job description and main 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.