Job overview

We are opening Waveney Ward as a male acute ward on our Hellesdon Hospital site and need an energised and supportive Ward Manager to lead the team.

This is a unique chance to set up your own team and develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to hone your leadership skills and make a significant impact on patient care. Our management and peers are highly supportive, and we have a new locality leadership structure in place to ensure you have the guidance and resources you need to succeed.

Leadership development is a key focus for us. We are committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop your leadership abilities. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT) that values collaboration and excellence.

If you are passionate about patient care and involvement, and are looking for your next step into leadership and management, this role is for you!

You will lead by example and inspire those around you to provide exceptional care, operational and clinical excellence on the ward. As part of the management team, you will work with colleagues and senior leaders to lead your team and support both our organisational and CQC requirements.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the management and leadership of a team of health professionals providing care over a 24-hour period. To provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team.

Expected to lead the ward team in providing high quality, compassionate nursing care and will be able to demonstrate this through compliance with performance outcomes.

Expected to be a positive and strong leader who will set a clear and compelling vision for the team,  you will be a visible presence who influences and supports consistently great teamwork and a positive culture.

To lead by example and motivate the team to provide exceptional levels of care to all our patients. As an enthusiastic and positive change agent, dedication, professionalism, and communication skills you will inspire others to also go the extra mile and display high levels of performance in even the most challenging situations.

The post holder will be expected to engage in on-going professional development and appraisal, engagement in Quality Improvement initiatives and contribution to the strategic development of the service. 

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

Benefits included with this role are: -

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.