Ward Manager

Job Description

Ward Manager | Band 7/8a equivalent| Full time| Chatham | Opportunity to undertake training in a clinical specialism The Spire Alexandra Hospital has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Ward Manager to join their dedicated team. The successfulapplicant will be accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of planned care for patients. You will also provide excellent clinical and managerial leadership, appropriate advice and support to other staff in the department as wellas supporting the Matron/Head of Clinical Services in the overall management of the healthcare environment. The Spire Alexandra hospital is located in Kent approximately eight miles from Maidstone and five miles from Chatham. We offer everything from healthscreening and checks, to acute and minor surgery through to professional recovery and rehabilitation. Our facilities boast two laminar flow theatres and 32 beds across two ward areas, an endoscopy suite, imaging department, physiotherapy and outpatient consultingrooms. Our outpatient department is open six days a week, including evenings, offering flexible appointments for patients Duties and responsibilities Lead the service and ensure the efficient running of the department Provide and receive patient information,ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others Promote best practice in health & safety andsecurity Maintain a high level of service Seek and employ innovative methods of improving service delivery in line with the 5 CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE); always aiming to achieve Good and Outstanding Who were looking for NMC Registered Nurse with norestriction on practise Proven experience as a senior nurse/ ward manager You will be highly clinically competent with experience of the effective management of clinical audits, meeting financial and key performance indicators and developing teams. With atrack record of successfully applying performance management and driving forward change and improvement. It would be advantageous if you hold or are willing to work towards a qualification in a relevant clinical area Benefits We offer employees a competitivesalary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options Spire for you reward platform - discountand cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independenthospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. For further information about thisrole or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please email or call For us, its more than just treating patients; its about looking after people. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, wereserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications