An exciting opportunity has arisen for nurses who are looking for career development opportunities to join Rainsford Mowlam ward at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital as a Band 7 Ward Manager.

Rainsford Mowlam is a 36 bedded Care of the Elderly ward caring for patients with complex needs. The post holder will need to be motivated in supporting and developing the junior team on a shift to shift basis as well as supporting the Matron to ensure patient safety and maintain standard in the ward. They must be a positive confident role model, undertaking hands on clinical work as well as supervising and monitoring practice. They must possess a natural desire to drive improvement initiatives, be dedicated and flexible to cover the needs of the service.

A daily board meeting is carried out each morning (Monday - Friday) with the medical teams, nursing and therapy team and staff from the discharge team to discuss the progress of each of the patients and any discharges for the day and a weekly MDT meeting is held to discuss any complex issues/discharges.

Staff on the ward are dedicated to provide high quality care and have successfully initiated several improvement projects to improve patient safety.

Main duties of the job

• In collaboration with the Modern Matron, service manager & clinicians, the Ward Sister/Charge nurse is responsible for the overall effective delivery of care given to patients within the clinical area
• To provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide professional advice and support to the whole multidisciplinary team in caring for patients.
• To have 24-hr responsibility for clinical area.
• To deliver care in accordance with the NMC Code of Practice/Scope of Professional Practice and the Trust's policies and protocols.
• To ensure the safety of patients in accordance with local and national safeguarding procedures.
• The post holder will provide expert advice and take a lead in the development and implementation of shared practice protocols in line with national recommendations and standards where these are available.
• To lead a daily multidisciplinary board meeting to ensure all patients have all patients have a clear discharge plan.
• To reduce length of stay for patients ensuring timely pathways to support highest standard of care are in place.
• To achieve financial balance
• To be responsible for the overall management of the clinical area and the professional development of staff within that area
• Assess staff performance and sickness, set up action plans and complete return to work interviews ensuring all documentation is completed.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A& E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a �30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an �80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities Professional Leadership/Management

Ensure the service continually improves to meet the needs of patients.

Develop nursing staff to improve patient care by enhancing assessment and technical skills, and actively promoting advanced clinical skills and competencies.

Provide leadership that promotes effective discharge planning that incorporates the patient & carers view.

Provide expert advice on all aspects of patient care, through others where appropriate.
Clinical Practice
Have excellent knowledge in the care of Elderly patients

Develop and maintain competence in agreed basic and advanced clinical skills

To be competent to manage an emergency situation

Be an effective role model for junior staff including students

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Clinical Governance
Lead the development of evidence-based multi-professional & inter-agency practice guidelines that support the implementation of good practice

Work with the Matron to establish effective audit processes to monitor adherence to these guidelines and take appropriate action to influence/change practice where necessary

Ensure annual appraisal review for all staff directly line-managed and identify individual development plans for each member of staffs
Communication
Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.

Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.

Maintain effective, appropriate communication and dissemination of information to all others including relatives, significant others and colleagues.

Welcome patients and their families to the ward and treat them holistically and as individuals.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of recent professional development
• Qualification in mentoring and assessing
• A clinical expert either through formal qualification (diploma/degree) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area.
• Completed management/leadership qualification or extensive management experience

Desirable

• Relevant management qualification
• End of life care /palliative care course

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a Care of the Elderly or Frailty ward
• Previous experience working in an acute medical ward post registration
• Demonstrable management skills
• Minimal 6 months clinical leadership/management experience as a band 6 on an acute ward
• Developing services
• Multi-disciplinary Team working
• People management experience
• Experience managing medical emergencies
• Previous experience in managing complex discharges
• Experience in caring for patients who requires End of life care
• Experience caring for patients with cognitive impairment/ Learning Disabilities

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Change management skills
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Knowledge of audit and research in specialist area
• Computer literacy
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem -solving skills
• Skilled negotiator
• Knowledge of healthcare policies

Desirable

• Research and Audit Skills
• Project management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Ability to function as a senior member of a team
• Good organisational skills
• To be able to complete full manual handling duties

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

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