An exciting opportunity has arisen in Nightingale/Woodpecker Day Surgery for a Ward Manager.

Day Surgery is an integral part of the Trust's Day Care Pathway leading to opportunities to lead and develop in a variety of ways with the support of a Matron, ACP's and a well developed and engaged team.

The post will incorporate the senior leadership role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management, and research. The successful post holder will be a highly skilled member of the nursing team responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of a high standard of care to patients and their families, according to our world class values alongside working on the Trust vision to reduce waiting times for elective surgical patients.

Main duties of the job

The Day Surgery and Surgical Assessment unit will admit and care for the majority of patients on an elective surgical pathway with a wide variety of surgical pathways and specialities. The Ward Manager will work closely with the Matron, surgical teams, anaesthetic colleagues and operational teams to plan and a deliver a first class clinical service. Including

To take overall responsibility for ensuring safe staffing levels and the monitoring of planned versus actual staffing levels.

To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for patients attending the unit.

To focus on patient and colleague feedback to change and drive forward service improvements using the quality improvement methodology where appropriate.

Attend senior meetings regarding the service, acting up and supporting the Matron as required.

• Contribute to the ongoing training and educational development within the unit, ensuring mandatory training and appraisal requirements are met.
• Act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
• Relevant First Degree in health care related subject or working towards
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic professional development within the speciality
• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
• Leadership or management experience

Desirable

• Relevant Modules/Evidence of ongoing Education eg, Care of the Surgical Child
• Attendance on a Management Programme
• Attendance on a Clinical Leadership Programme

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a ward/ department and deputising for the ward manager
• Experience of having worked in children's day surgery or post operative management of a surgical child
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
• Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
• Experience of change management and problem solving
• Evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
• Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality, health and safety)
• Experience handling clinical incidents and complaints and reporting

Desirable

• Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
• Understanding of resource management.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
• Committed to family centred care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent Paediatric clinical skills
• Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Ability to delegate and prioritise
• Demonstrates Compassion in practice
• Information Technology/Computer literate

Desirable

• Interviewing and Appraisal skills

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3BH

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