Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 200-7505983-GO-ND
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St George's Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £56,276 - £63,176 pa Incl of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Manager
7
Job overview
To act as the professional role model, leading and co-ordinating the nursing team. To have continuous responsibility for the management & organisation of the ward/department. To be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Develop ward philosophy to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented, leading on development of nursing practice.
Assess the effectiveness of current practices within the ward & introduce innovations that lead to improved quality of care.
Maintain personal contact with patients, relatives & carers being courteous & sensitive to their needs & act as an effective role model always ensuring a friendly environment.
With the multidisciplinary team, ensure that nursing care is provided to meet complex needs.
Ensure that there are systems in place to store, check and administer drugs in accordance with the Trust/NMC policies.
Provide expert guidance & supervision aiding problem solving & clinical decision making.
Ensuring accurate & timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards & taking corrective action as appropriate.
Continually review the staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service & informing the Senior Nurse of any problems that may arise.
Be proactive in the prevention & management of complaints. When they do occur to investigate & respond in accordance with the Trust complaints & improvements policies.
Lead & motivate the nursing team by giving clear, achievable objectives.
Be a strong & visible presence in the ward ensuring that there is regular contact with patients, carers & staff.
Communicating, influencing & working with the multidisciplinary team to promote excellent care & informed clinical decisions.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Full B7 Gray Ward Manager Job Description and Person Specification attached or call contact below if further information required.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse
- BSc. in Adult Nursing
Desirable criteria
- Relevant post registration qualification
- Working towards an MSc
Experience
Essential criteria
- RN (general) Minimum of four years post registration experience, of which 2 years within a surgical speciality at Band 6 level
- Evidence of leadership roles and skills
- Managing change at ward and service level.
- Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
Desirable criteria
- In depth IT skills
- Change projects
- Health management experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Strong leadership Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Clear MDT approach to care
- Ability to work independently and within the team
- Ability to carry out audits and service improvement projects, KPI analysis
- Roster Management & Sickness Management
- Complaints Management
Desirable criteria
- Clinical leadership programme
- Quality Improvement Project
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of audit, research, evidence-based nursing practice and clinical governance
- Knowledge of individual performance review/Appraisal
Other
Essential criteria
- Enthusiasm and motivated
- Team Player
- Role Model
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aoife Boylan
- Job title
- Matron for Surgery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 725 1836
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