Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-B1060124-C
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow in Furness
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Ward Manager - Ward 2
NHS AfC: Band 7
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has a risen for a full time, dynamic patient focused, Ward Manager, on Ward 2 Trauma and Orthopaedics and the Elective Orthopaedic Unit.
We are seeking a caring, compassionate, experienced Registered Nurse for the Position of Ward Manager for Ward 2 and The Elective Orthopaedic Unit, - Trauma and Orthopaedics at Furness General Hospital.
The position requires an experienced Registered Nurse who is able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills, is able to delegate effectively, whilst working efficiently as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
There are clear and well embedded care pathways for both Elective and Trauma patients admitted to the speciality and a Multi-disciplinary team who are well versed in these care pathways.
As Ward Manager you will develop and lead the Trauma and Orthopaedic nursing teams, whilst developing new innovative ways to improve patient care.
You will be reliable, flexible, motivated, have excellent clinical and managerial skills, with a commitment to ongoing learning and development. You will be committed to delivering high quality care and be willing and open to embracing positive change and transformation, meeting the demands of the patients we serve.
Main duties of the job
As a ward leader you will develop and lead the Trauma and Orthopaedic and Elective Orthopaedic teams, who take pride in their work and the challenges, whilst developing new innovative ways to improve patient care and take the ward forward and flourish.
We are seeking a caring, compassionate experienced Registered Nurse who can demonstrate excellent leadership skills, can delegate effectively, and work effectively and efficiently as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be expected to work predominately Monday to Friday in an 80-20% supervisory capacity. They will have 24 hour responsibility with support from dedicated Ward team and the Matron for Surgery.
You will be reliable, flexible, motivated, have excellent clinical and managerial skills, a commitment to ongoing learning and development, a commitment to delivering high quality care and be willing and open to embracing positive change and transformation, meeting the demands of the community we serve.
The post holder will be expected to work predominately Monday to Friday in an 80-20% supervisory capacity. They will have 24-hour responsibility with support of a dedicated ward team. The Matron for Trauma and Orthopaedics will work closely with the successful candidate providing development and support.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
We are looking at the successful candidate to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and relevant experience required to lead and manage a busy Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward and Elective Orthopaedic Unit, with the support of strong and committed multi-disciplinary teams across both areas.
Please do not hesitate to contact Matron Lynn Dack - to discuss this position.
Person specification
Registered Nurse
Essential criteria
- UK NMC Registration - 1st level registered nurse
- Recent post basic clinical qualification in relevant clinical area.
- Mentoring / assessing qualification or Teaching qualification eg City & Guilds, Professional Trainers Certificate.
Desirable criteria
- Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification.
Experience at B6 Level
Essential criteria
- 2 years experience.
Evidence of change
Essential criteria
- Project initiatives and evidence of improving care.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lynne Dack
- Job title
- Matron Surgery FGH
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07928627868
- Additional information
Lynne Dack
Matron Surgery FGH
Ward 2 Level 5
Furness General Hospital
01229 879879 Ext 43806Mobile 07928627868
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