Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide a permanent post on a busy  Surgical ward. Our ward has 32 beds and undertakes a wide variety of  surgical procedures. We are looking for a hard working, flexible person to work within our friendly and supportive team.

Successful applicants will work within their teams to provide a high quality, safe care environment, for patients with a range of conditions as well as elective and emergency surgery. 

Above all we are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to providing safe, quality care with patient dignity and respect at the forefront. We have a fantastic team, so if you would be interested in becoming part of this, please contact us for more information or apply.

For further information or to arrange a ward visit please contact me on Ext:32945

Main duties of the job

The Ward Manager focuses on the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.

Nurses in this role will:

• Have continuous responsibility for a defined clinical area;
• Be the key contact member for the multidisciplinary team
• Provide professional leadership and line management for a team of nursing/midwifery and support staff;
• Delegate work and supervise colleagues accordingly;
• Assess patients, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based care;
• Provide expert clinical advice;
• Ensure patient pathways are optimally managed;
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively;
• Be responsible for the safety of the clinical environment;
• Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical
• Ensure his/her group of patients have a managed pathway and beds in the ward are optimally utilised, seeking expert support if required. 

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.