An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Permanent Ward Manager position on the Surgical and Urology Ward also incorporating the Urology Out Patient Clinic.

You will be responsible for ensuring that our service user`s needs are met through the delivery of high quality care.

You will be leading an established team and have overall day to day responsibility of the efficient and effective management of operational and professional issues to ensure high quality clinical care and patient experience within the Surgical Division.

The post requires staff with focus, enthusiasm, drive and commitment and an ability to work closely with the MDT within Surgery The post provides an excellent career progression for aspiring senior nurses who are looking to develop their leadership and management skills and professional portfolio.

You must have sufficient post registration experience and a surgical or Urology background is desirable.

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of the inpatient area and outpatient unit in an effective and efficient manner.

You will be a clinical role model and have a willingness to contribute to the development of the team as well as your own professional growth.

You will have excellent communication skills and provide high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.

You will be responsible for delivering Quality Assurance, day to day management of the Elective and Emergency pathway incorporating effective admission and discharge planning and staffing management

You will be leading an established team and have overall day to day responsibility of the efficient and effective management of operational and professional issues to ensure high quality clinical care and patient experience within the Surgical division. You will work closely with the Matron to provide a quality and well led service incorporating audits, Governance and patient experience feedback

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research findings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management.
• Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda.
• Knowledge of national nursing agenda and application to role.
• NMC Code of Conduct.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Use own initiative and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Practitioner. 1st level with current NMC
• Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Evidence of on-going professional development in a recognised and appropriate nursing field of practice
• Professional and clinical competence

Desirable

• Recognised leadership development training.
• Recognised management development
• Appropriate clinical speciality qualification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback initiatives

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

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