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Job summary

Main area
General Medicine & Endocrinology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (to cover vacancy, secondments will be accepted for internal applicants)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Plus participation in the senior nurse late rota)
Job ref
223-WME-521
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/08/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Ward Manager - Ward 26 Endo/Medicine

Band 7

Job overview

A 12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity has arisen for a full-time Ward Manager on Ward 26 General Medicine / Endocrinology at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.  This a 37 bed ward.

This is a demanding and rewarding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change.

The successful candidate must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of a ward in an effective and efficient manner.

You will be a clinical role model and have a willingness to develop the team as well as your own professional growth, role modelling best practice.

You will need excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.

You must have significant post registration experience with experience at Band 6 (or equivalent) experience in an acute setting.

We in turn will assist you with developing the required skills for the role especially around people management and the ‘art’ of mentoring and coaching in practice. All the skills required to advance in your ‘management’ career will be reviewed with you as part of your professional development.

Main duties of the job

  • To function as an expert clinical practitioner within their designated 
    clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, managing ,leading, 
    co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice
  • The post holder carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and monitoring of all clinical activities within their designated clinical area.
  • To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
  • The post holder will deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.

Working for our organisation

As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development. 

We are an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (To provide excellent care for the communities we serve) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most our patients and their families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN , Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience with experience at Band 6 or equivalent in relevant speciality
  • Substantial experience of leading and managing a clinical team
  • Managerial ability
  • High level clinical skills and knowledge
  • Evidence of coordinating and managing day to day operational issues on a regular basis .
  • Experience in teaching and training of staff
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in undertaking a preceptor/mentor role.
  • Involvement in Nursing audit and Research

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Bowen
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

01743 261000 Ext 2358

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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