Ward Manager | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Headington, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6315087/321-MRC-6315087-B7 |
Summary
We are looking for a Band 7 Ward Manager to come and join our team.
The Ward Manager will be a highly experienced, knowledgeable clinical leader, who provides clinical and professional leadership and support to the ward team.
Acting as a role model the Ward Manager will promote and monitor safe and effective practice. Will develop the ward team to ensure considerate and compassionate care is delivered by a competent workforce.
You will work with the Matron and Operational Service Manager to develop processes to enhance the patient experience.
You will have high standards and be able to demonstrate excellent patient care, clinical and managerial skills.
You will have relevant experience in a leadership or managerial position, and have a good understanding of trust policy and HR processes.
If you feel that you have the qualities that we are looking for we would love to hear from you.
• Use their expert knowledge and clinical judgement to lead the ward team to deliver high quality care.
• Monitor and maintain standards of care and provide this information to the Directorate.
• Ensure the provision of continuity of care.
• Assess and evaluate, with patients and /or carers, the effectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed.
• Work across professional, organisational and system boundaries and proactively develop and sustain new partnerships and networks to influence and improve health, outcomes and healthcare delivery systems.
• To effectively manage human, financial, material and information resources.
Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is a world-renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK.
We have a rich tradition of developing Nursing and Midwifery and of delivering excellence in patient care. While proud of our heritage, our focus remains on the future. We are equally committed to caring for and supporting one another to make OUH a great place to work for all.
Our aim is to deliver the best possible staff experience and to promote wellbeing for all our people within an inclusive culture of compassionate care. We are proud to be #OneTeamOneOUH, working together to nurture an environment where staff at all levels can reach their full potential.
We consistently strive to be at the cutting edge in a world where healthcare innovation and technology is advancing rapidly. Our aim is to be the best at what we do, supported by our research, innovation initiatives and professional partnerships. We recognise that none of this would be possible without the commitment and dedication of the amazing professionals across our nursing teams.
We appreciate your consideration of OUH in which to build your career in Nursing and Midwifery, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team.
You will work at a high level and demonstrate good understanding within the following :
• Standards of own Clinical Practice
• Ward Leadership and Management
• Education and Training
• Quality Improvement and Change Management
• Risk Management
• Information Governance
• HR Processes
• Health and Safety
Planned interview date: to be confirmed
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Jun 2024