An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, addressing the increased capacity needs in preparation for the upcoming opening of the Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital later this year.

In response to the anticipated rise in Emergency Department attendance from neighbouring areas, we are opening a new ward. Initially, this ward will cater to general medical patients, with the potential to expand and provide care for acute medical patients, presenting an exciting opportunity for growth.

The successful candidate will lead the team in delivering high-quality, safe care to our patients. They will ensure the ward promotes a positive patient experience, manages timely admissions, adheres to safe practices, and facilitates efficient discharges. Furthermore, they will play a crucial role within the care group, overseeing the implementation of local, divisional, and trust-wide protocols and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the quality of care delivered within the ward by the team.
• Ensure initial assessment is completed within the ward KPI's.
• Ensure timely management of acutely unwell patients.
• Ensure the ward works effectively, maintaining quality and safety whilst using resources and allocated budgets efficiently.
• Responsible for the management of the ward and line management of team members.
• Ensure team members have identified development needs and a development plan.
• Works collaboratively and co-operatively with others to develop services provided for patients within the ward.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The �170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department completed 2023.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Accountable for the quality of care delivered within the ward by the team.
• Ensure initial assessment is completed within the ward KPIs.
• Ensure timely management of acutely unwell patients.
• Ensure the ward works effectively, maintaining quality and safety whilst using resources and allocated budgets efficiently.
• Responsible for the management of the ward and line management of team members.
• Ensure team members have identified development needs and a development plan.
• Works collaboratively and co-operatively with others to develop services provided for patients within the ward.
• Clinical responsibilities
• Managerial/ leadership
• Education and Development
• Clinical Governance
• Infection prevention control

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing (ENB 998 or equivalent)
• Educated to degree level or can demonstrate experience of operating at this level
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as Band 6, in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of high -level clinical skills and knowledge
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills
• Experience of managing other staff

knowledge and skills

Essential

• Effective leadership skills
• Knowledge of effective management skills
• Effective Role model
• Knowledge of clinical audits
• IT Skills
• Ability to prioritise and delegate workload appropriately
• Problem solving skills
• Experience of service planning and help with managing change
• Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patient and visitors

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Pleck Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

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407-MLTC-6424778