Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a full time highly skilled, enthusiastic and motivated ward manager to lead in our brand new IAAU and Same Day Emergency care unit at DPoW.
The unit is currently undergoing construction with handover estimated Jan 2024. We will be transitioning in the new year to a perhaps built area were we will be working closely with the Emergency Department.
The applicant should be a senior nurse with at least 2 years experience at band 6 level or above. The successful candidate will be able to drive forward the skills of the team within both areas, provide visible and compassionate leadership and demonstrate professional credibility at all times.
This is a demanding yet rewarding role. You must demonstrate excellent communicate skills, initiate drive and have the resilience to lead a diverse clinical team. You will be supported by a senior management team that will tailor an intensive support package to suit your individual needs
IAAU is a busy unit, acting as a main stakeholder in operational flow. The unit clinically manages a wide range of patients including medical, surgical, gynecology, ENT and orthopedic patients. On completion of the new department we will be also be able to care for more unwell patients with small number of cardiac monitors.
Main duties of the job
As ward leader you must adhere to the Trusts values of kindness courage and respect, promoting a positive attitude at all times . You must be an excellent communicator with an outstanding ability to critically think and prioritise work load. Duties include workforce management , effective rostering, undertaking clinical audit, staff performance and wellbeing management, training and development, stock ordering, incident investigation, accountability for improving standards of care in line with quality assurance tools and attend regular meetings with Heads of Nursing.
About us
We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Diploma in nursing or evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level
- Evidence of post-registration development in the relevant speciality
- Teaching/facilitation qualification or experience
- Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Desirable
- Degree
- Evidence of experience in operational flow
Occupational Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years experience with 2 years at Band 6
- Experience of managing a team or area within a ward/department
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Diploma in nursing or evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level
- Evidence of post-registration development in the relevant speciality
- Teaching/facilitation qualification or experience
- Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Desirable
- Degree
- Evidence of experience in operational flow
Occupational Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years experience with 2 years at Band 6
- Experience of managing a team or area within a ward/department
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
