Job summary
An exciting opportunity has developed for a new ward manager to join the team at Newham University Hospital, part of Barts Health.
Silvertown ward is a24 bedded ward specializing in care of the older person. We are looking for a current ward manager or an aspiring junior sister/ charge nurse to lead this team on a permanent bases and also continue the excellent work the team are doing on the ward.
You will be supported by the Senior Nurse and Matron for the directorate and will have a team of established Junior Sisters/ Charge Nurses to assist you in leading the ward. There is also a directorate Practice Development Nurse and close links with the dementia and delirium team.
As part of Barts health, there is also a wealth of training and development opportunities available to the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the provision and delivery of care to older people and general medical patients.
They will be consultant linked and manage a caseload of patients throughout the patient journey.
The post holder must be clinically credible to ward based nursing staff and medical colleagues demonstrating expert practice and consistent, advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
The post holder will function as an autonomous practitioner providing an expert level of care, including advanced assessment of patients and the initiation of treatment and investigations as required.
They will maintain effective communication between the clinical areas; all relevant staff as well as patients and their relatives utilising a variety of means, including accurate documentation.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Delivers high standards of clinical care to patients according to clinical guidelines and trust policies.
-Maintains effective communication between the clinical areas, with the MDT and service users utilising a variety of means, including accurate documentation, consistent with Trust policy and wider legislation.
-Functions as a proficient clinical practitioner in the ward area and a credible role model.
-Provide 24 hr continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward area and continuous management of nursing team members.
-Ensure all quality indicators are achieved and when necessary ensure effective and continuous evaluation and actions are taken as appropriate.
-Participates in the ward education programme and clinical research within the ward
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Delivers high standards of clinical care to patients according to clinical guidelines and trust policies.
-Maintains effective communication between the clinical areas, with the MDT and service users utilising a variety of means, including accurate documentation, consistent with Trust policy and wider legislation.
-Functions as a proficient clinical practitioner in the ward area and a credible role model.
-Provide 24 hr continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward area and continuous management of nursing team members.
-Ensure all quality indicators are achieved and when necessary ensure effective and continuous evaluation and actions are taken as appropriate.
-Participates in the ward education programme and clinical research within the ward
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the clinical speciality
- 2 years Band 6 in relevant speciality
- 5 years post registration experience
- Evidence of positive contribution to nursing
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of proficient clinical skills in Medical Nursing
- Proficient in communication
- Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrant with NMC
- Specialist Course
- Mentorship course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the clinical speciality
- 2 years Band 6 in relevant speciality
- 5 years post registration experience
- Evidence of positive contribution to nursing
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of proficient clinical skills in Medical Nursing
- Proficient in communication
- Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrant with NMC
- Specialist Course
- Mentorship course
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
