Job summary

There are so many reasons to join our team at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.

Aside from our fantastic staff, we have lots of exciting things going on.

Our plans for ourEye Hospital in Sunderland are taking shape and will be our new home, with work due to start later this year.

The new hospital means Sunderland will remain home to the regions only dedicated standalone eye hospital. It will strengthen our excellent reputation across the NHS, both regionally and nationally as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology care.

We also never stay still when it comes to discovering new and better treatments. As one of the few specialist eye hospitals in the country, research and using developing technology is a key part of our work. We encourage innovation and research in everything we do. There is always something to get involved in.

If you share our vision for'excellence in all that we do', wed love you to join us!

A rare opportunity has therefore arisen for a Ward Manager at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. The Haygarth Ward Manager has 24/7 responsibility for an 18 bedded Adult and 4 bedded Paediatric ward. Ward staff also provide Adult and Paediatric Pre-Operative assessment clinics Monday-Friday. Staff care for both emergency and elective medical and surgical patients.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for a team of around 25 staff who rotate to ensure a 24 hour 7 day a week service. Ward Manager shifts also cover the out of hours senior nurse role in the absence of the Directorate Matron, this will include working weekends and bank holidays.

Good communication and organisational skills are essential for this role.

It will be your responsibility to ensure all staff maintain the skills and knowledge required to provide a high standard of patient care

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic Registered Adult Nurse who has extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at band 6 level within Ophthalmology. The successful candidate will have the exciting opportunity in the future to manage the purpose-built Inpatient ward, Ambulatory care and DOSA/Inpatient ward Pre-assessment department in the new state-of-the-art Sunderland Eye Hospital situated in Sunderland city centre which is expected to open in 2025.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Main Purpose of the Job

• The Ward/Department Manager has 24 hour accountability for patient safety and patient experience on their ward/department, including line management of their staff.
• They must deliver high quality nursing care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
• They will act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy.
• Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department are maintained in line with Trust and National standards.
• Effectively manage the ward/department nursing resource, ensuring that staff rotas are able to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Support and contribute to the development of patient care and nursing practice within the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
• Ensure effective line management of staff and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.
• To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice
• Experience of change management
• Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues
• Experience of leading a team
• Evidence of innovation in practice
• Participation in recruitment and selection process
• Demonstrable Ophthalmology experience

Desirable

• Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7
• Experience of service redesign

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
• Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent)
• Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience
• Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management and leadership training
• ILM qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Awareness of national health and social care policy
• Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism
• Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required
• Able to work without supervision
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Practice assessor/ supervision skills
• Appraisal skills
• Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post

Desirable

• Understanding of budget and financial control systems
• Research skills

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

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C9155-OP-NM-0523-40