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Ward Manager- Day Surgery Unit.
37.5 hours per week
We are looking for an experienced, organised but creative thinking Ward Manager, with great clinical and leadership skills to join our friendly and progressive team on the Day Surgery Unit . The main focus of this post will be day to day organisation of the Day Surgery Unit. You must be driven, passionate and have a desire to provide an exemplary service with our patients at its heart, as well as be compassionate and responsive to the needs of our patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
- Carry continuous responsibility and accountability for the management of the ward/department, making effective use of resources and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are achieved on a 24-hour basis
- Work closely and collaboratively with other Ward managers/Team Leaders to support roles and promote the corporate needs of the Surgical Division
- Carry continuous responsibility for the management of the designated area / team making effective use of resources and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are achieved on a 24 hours basis, to ensure safe and effective discharges for the relevant area
- Assist the Directorate Manager proactively in planning processes, procedures and policies to continually promote greater throughput and efficiency within the Surgical Division.
- Ensure training of staff is appropriate to maximise skill mix and competency within all bands and across all teams
- Always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out their duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
- Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the clinical area.
- Lead, support, supervise and teach all staff, acting as a role model for the staff with regard to professional behaviour and supporting the strategy for nursing
- Proactively participate within the management of the Division.
- Maintain own clinical and professional development by keeping up to date with new trends and developments
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.