The post holder is responsible as manager, for the smooth and efficient management and day to day running of the ward and monitors the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients.

To oversee and ensure high quality efficient and effective service delivery on the ward, meeting defined performance indicators including quality standards, quality goals and patient experience.

To manage and monitor activity and performance on the ward and escalating issues appropriately to the Service Lead

The post involves both management and the individual professional development of the Multi-disciplinary team incorporating the Trust's appraisal system.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Service Lead in achieving a high quality of delivery, monitoring, reporting and development of the service.
• To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of the clinical care on the ward, taking delegated responsibility for operational management and co-ordination of clinical and administrative staff.
• To work autonomously and in a self-directed way within the parameters set for the post. They will prioritise workload and make the necessary contributions to ensure delivery of an effective and efficient Multi-disciplinary team.

About us

At Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves in providing the best possible care for our patients and we can only achieve this through our dedicated and committed staff. We are looking for proactive and dynamic individuals to join our multi-disciplinary team in our Community Intermediate Care Centre. The bedded centre focusses on providing high quality, integrated care for patients from within the local adult population with sub-acute health care needs.

We are looking for candidates with strong clinical skills and experience and who are patient and team focused. The successful candidate will demonstrate that they are willing to support innovation and are committed to service improvement.

You will be leading a team, working as part of a highly supportive and motivatedMultidisciplinary service. There is a requirement that the Ward Manager will provide strong clinical guidance and leadership.Wirral Community Heath and Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the development of staff and provides learning opportunities to enhance individual and team opportunities.

The unit is an integrated team of clinical staff and professionals including Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers,

The services provide care for patients requiring support and rehabilitation prior to discharge to their home.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Promote the goals of the unit to support appropriate referral into the service and plan effective discharge home with the MDT.
• To be responsible for achieving and monitoring clinical quality standards, quality goals and patient feedback within the unit
• To lead, liaise and communicate effectively with staff ensuring sharing of information and service development via regular team meetings and patient care plan reviews.
• To support clinical management of highly complex cases which may include provision of appropriate care, patient assessment or review as required including communicating sensitive information to patients carers and staff.
• Responsible for maintaining own clinical competency as per service specific training matrix
• Undertake documentation audits within team to ensure compliance with Trust and individual professional standards for record keeping.

Person Specification

Qualification and Professional Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse, Therapist, Social Worker educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Current Professional registration
• Independent non-medical prescriber or willing to undertake
• Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
• Evidence of further recent study/continuous professional development
• Improvement practitioner qualification or willing to work towards
• Post Graduate Leadership Qualification or willing to work towards or relevant experience
• Specialist practitioner qualification (degree / diploma) or equivalent level of professional qualification/ experience

Desirable

• Educated to masters level or working towards/equivalent experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experienced in undertaking complex clinical or care-based interventions
• Awareness of Workforce Policies and Procedures and experience of implementing these
• Experience of clinical audit
• Financial awareness
• Evidence of leading in a Multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience of staff management
• Experience of delivering clinical and management supervision
• Demonstrate an awareness and application of clinical governance principles
• Awareness of multi-disciplinary professional issues and developments
• Understanding of national government initiatives in health and social care and how they impact on team
• Demonstrable competencies at a senior practitioner level of clinical assessment, analysis, planning, delivery and evaluation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of local services

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Coaching competencies
• Ability to develop staff and collaborate to deliver high quality care
• Evidence of self-management, organisation and time management skills
• Leadership Skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills, written and oral
• Effective change management skills
• Demonstrates negotiation skills through working in partnership with others
• Ability to manage staff effectively and get results through teamwork
• Ability to motivate staff
• Flexibility and adaptability with the capacity to respond positively to changing situations
• Ability to exercise initiative
• Ability to innovate
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet the needs of the service users and the service
• Ability to form positive working relationships with other services, agencies, and providers
• Demonstrable problem solving skills
• Computer literate

Personal qualities

Essential

• Able to travel independently throughout the locality
• Passion and drive to deliver person centred care

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clatterbridge

Wirral

CH63 4JY

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