Job overview

An exciting opportunity for to work in our Community Hospital setting as a nurse Ward Manager Band 7 Full time vacancy. We welcome applications from already experienced band 6 ‘s seeking further development. Gaining the responsibility for the management of rehabilitation programmes for patients while on the ward. She/he carries continuing responsibility for the comprehensive assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care programmes. Working to provide high quality holistic nursing care to our patients throughout their journey with the mutli -disciplinary team.

 The ward is very friendly and welcoming, working with patients/relatives/carers to support safe discharges for the most appropriate locations for patient group. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of this 21 bedded ward.

Main duties of the job

To manage and take overall responsibility for care quality performance and clinical activity by providing professional nursing leadership and guidance, clinical advice and management in relation to the key : Patient safety and effectiveness of all health care interventions
Patient experience
The environment in which care is delivered. To ensure the delivery of a clinically effective service which meets the needs of individuals, families and communities in line with local and national development plans.

Trust policies and procedures.
The post holder will carry 24 hour responsibility and professional and managerial accountability, which includes management of staff, budgets, quality and supervision, personal development and competency planning and monitoring, clinical audit, policy compliance checks etc.
The post holder will provide good leadership and management, to develop and sustain a positive working culture.
To ensure staff are trained appropriately to competently deliver the care required and ensure supervision and mentorship is in place.
To be influential within the organisation and provide detailed advice to others  To work collaboratively with other senior nurses across BHT.

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. 

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.