Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic ward manager to provide strong leadership in gynaecology, on ward 9a. The ward incorporates gynaecology in-patients as well as an emergency gynaecology assessment unit. The manager will also closely link with gynaecology out-patients.
We are looking for a strong compassionate leader, who is innovative & passionate about delivering high standards of quality care to women: sometimes these can be during emotional & distressing events in their lives. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic, possess excellent interpersonal skills, have fresh ideas & want to be part of an evolving gynaecology service to be proud of.
We're excited to have this opportunity to expand the team; we welcome inclusivity & recognize the strengths that come from having a diverse workforce which not only improves staff experience but also patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Experience in caring for patients with gynaecological conditions and problems is highly desirable however extensive experience in an acute hospital setting is essential.
You must be able to demonstrate sound leadership skills and the ability to manage a challenging daily operational role whilst working towards longer term business plans and goals.
We can offer you a supportive environment in which to grow and develop whilst working in a friendly team. We actively encourage personal development and want all our staff to feel that they can make valuable contributions to the service.
Job responsibilities
- Carry out individualized nursing care and procedures to the highest standards complying with hospital policies and procedures at all times.
- Maintain high standards of infection control, as per hospital policy. Be responsible for assisting with maintenance of a clean working environment.
- Manage own workload within clinical area and competence of the post.
- Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy.
- Act as the patients advocate.
- Promote fairness within the team and treat staff, patients and visitors with dignity and respect.
- Maintain confidentiality in keeping with NMC code.
- Act as a chaperone when patients are having intimate examinations and ensure maintenance of privacy and dignity.
- Assist practitioners during procedures on the ward and in out-patients.
- Complete documentation to a high standard electronically and in writing format.
- Maintain and provide patients with relevant and accessible written information regarding their procedures/treatments.
- Promote effective liaison between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Deal with difficult situations including patients who are upset or angry; provide compassion to colleagues and patients and their families.
- Ensure a positive focused service incorporating patients feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
- Act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
- Provide teaching opportunities and contribute to learning and development of staff.
- Ensure the safety and highest quality of care for patients is delivered at all times.
- Assist health care professionals during examination of the patient's and minor surgical procedures and assist in arranging investigations.
- Work within the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment unit and the ward as per roster allocation.
- Provide professional leadership to nurses and students, acting as a role model within the department, surgical division and the Trust ensuring that competence in managerial and clinical practice is both developed and maintained.
- Be visible and maintain responsibility for the department, ensuring that day to day delivery is timely and safe, supporting the organisation to meet the corporate agenda; for example, Care Quality Commission and legislation.
- Lead on and facilitate complex care, discharge, or patient care issues, and also on complaints being able to use analytical skills to problem solve and find solutions to ensure that best practice, and best patient care outcomes are achieved.
- Provide assurance to the Chief Nurse and Divisional Director for Quality and Nursing that there is continuous improvement in the delivery of clinical services within the Department and are tailored to the needs of the patients.
- Provide clear clinical leadership for nursing. The post holder will deputise for the Matron as required.
- Support the development of nursing skills in all aspects of the role providing expert clinical knowledge and specialised advice.
- Provide nursing leadership, set and maintain professional nursing standards, provide professional nursing advice and direction to the staff. The post holder will be professionally and managerially responsible for the named staff in the unit at any one time.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Active Registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse.
- Recognised Nursing degree.
- Recognised leadership qualification.
- Compassionate leadership program or training completed.
- Experience of managing or leading a team as band 6 or above in the NHS.
- Knowledge or experience of change management, quality assurance processes and working within a budget.
- Evidence of development and evaluation of training resources.
- Self motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for teaching, education and practice development.
- Experience of working in gynaecology/womens health.
- Resilient under pressure whilst understanding own limitations.
- Transformation team focused leader.
- Demonstrates commitment to research-based practice and clinical excellence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (Ward 9a)
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