Ward Manager- Laurel ward Hyper-acute Unit

Job overview

Are you an outstanding clinical nurse leader with patients and staff at the centre of everything you do? We are looking for an exceptional clinical leader to lead our Hyper Acute unit where we provide a high standard of care to both Medical and Surgical patients. We are looking for a Band 7 ward manager who is ready to lead a team to grow and develop excellent evidence based nursing and exceptional patient experience. We also welcome applications from candidates that have previous band 7 experience. Applicants who are interested will have experience in acute medicine and in the care of the critically unwell patient. Laurel ward is A 10 bedded Hyper acute unit, As ward manager you will work closely with the critical care outreach team and the Intensive care team. Laurel ward recently achieved silver in the ward accreditation, the only Medical ward in the trust to do so. The ward manager and nursing staff work closely with the Multi-disciplinary team to ensure our patients receive a positive experience during their stay in the ward.  In return, we will offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities; we will support your personal growth through regular personal development planning and our educational programmes. In addition to access to internal and external training opportunities

Main duties of the job

To carry the continuing responsibility throughout the 24 hours period for the assessment and delivery of care needs, resource management of Laurel  Ward including budgets, capacity and patient pathways.

Provide effective leadership and evidence based Clinical support and guidance

To participate in benchmark and quality audits including observation of care. Ensuring that staff receive feedback on the results, and that where necessary action is taken to improve standards.

Being a role model for your team creating a culture that supports and en-powers staff to contribute to safe and effective care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the  attached job description.