Job overview

To work according to the NMC Code of Conduct and other professional guidelines.  To be accountable for the twenty-four-hour care delivery and management of the ward, including the supervision of students. To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and to be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care. To be accountable for co-ordinating patient care, the management of resources and performance of staff. To be responsible and accountable for the Finance and Human Resources issues directly related to the ward /department

Main duties of the job

Ensure effective communication between staff, patients, visitors and outside agencies. Work collaboratively as required to ensure effective and efficient provision of health care services. Educate patients and their carer(s) as required where a need has been identified. Participate in annual staff appraisal, staff development and in-service training activities in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org