Job overview

Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join Ward 41 as a Band 7 Ward Manager.

Ward 41 is a 36-bedded Acute Stroke ward, located at UHCW.

Within its footprint, Ward 41 comprises of a 12 bedded Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and a 24 bedded Acute Stroke Unit (ASU). For awareness, there are an additional 7 Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) beds on Ward 42, totalling 43 beds across the Stroke speciality.

Ward 41 comprises of a vast Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) both internal and external to UHCW. This includes therapists (Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy), Neuropsychology and Integrated Discharge Team (IDT). We are looking for a visible, approachable leader, who can inspire and empower their team to thrive. If you are ready for a new challenge, we look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

1. Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times
2. Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Undertake bleep-holder responsibilities for the hospital on a regular basis
3. A knowledgeable team leader and resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Will support staff and users in service and policy development within a defined area/ speciality.
4. Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes
5. Responsible for interdepartmental/organisational activities including HR; budget management; complaints; hospital bleep-holder responsibilities and patient flow
6. Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management and administration of invasive tests/procedures

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.