Ward Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, ambitious, and dynamic Senior nurse to lead and manage the Ward at Winfield Hospital, based in Gloucestershire. Ideal candidates will have experience of surgical or acute care nursing and/or previous experienceof nursing leadership. You should be passionate about advancing the field of managing people and have the ability to inspire and support others to reach their maximum potential.The successful applicant will have oversight for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care to improve the outcomes and experiences of patients, families, and carers. In this post you will be resilient and able to deal with complex situationsand must also be able to balance the need to be a visible leader with managerial responsibilities.The RoleIn this role you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. You will have proven success in leading a largeteam as well as experience in change management and transformation culture.Essential Criteria for Ward Manager

• Registered with the NMC and compliant
• Delivers High Standards of patient care
• Previous Clinical Supervisory experience and background as a Ward nurse
• Previous surgical nursing experience
• Enthusiastic/promoting positive attitude at work
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
• Demonstrates a good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards
• The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
• Strong communication skills
• Passion to deliver excellent care in a busy and challenging environment

SKILLSEssential:

• Good IT skills
• Report writing skills
• Effectively manage the directorate nursing resource
• Appropriate clinical skills

EXPERIENCEEssential

• Significant post registration experience, some of which must be at senior level
• Significant experience at a senior level of managing nursing / clinical teams
• Audit / research experience
• Evidence of achievements in current post
• Evidence of proven leadership skills in relation to professional accountability
• Evidence of significant experience of safeguarding adults / children

QUALIFICATIONSEssential

• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
• Current NMC registration
• Able to demonstrate academic achievement at post-graduate/masters level or demonstrable experience in speciality at senior level
• Willing to undertake further studies within an agreed timescale
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship relevant to role

Desirable

• Leadership / management qualification
• understanding of health and safety and risk management
• understanding PSIRF reporting

In return, we offer the successful candidate

• Competitive salary dependent upon skills and qualifications
• Robust induction program
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant
• Corporate discounts and benefits

About UsThis role is based at Winfield Hospital, which is a leading private hospital on the outskirts of Gloucester. We have three fully equipped, laminar flow theatres, with a six-bedded recovery, a dedicated and JAG accredited endoscopy unit, and twelve outpatientconsulting rooms with associated examination and treatment facilities. Other outpatient facilities include physiotherapy, pharmacy, audiology, radiology, ultrasound, MRI and CT.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.We care.It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouragingother organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.