Ward Manager - Paediatric Assessment Unit | North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 27 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £51,883 - £58,544 pro-rata per annum inclusive of HCAs |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 October 2024 |
| Location: | London, N18 1QX |
| Company: | North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6679892/393-NMUH-1599-A |
Summary
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to the role of Ward Manager for our Paediatric Assessment Unit.
The postholder will join a multi-professional team working collaboratively with the Paediatric Emergency Department and T2 Rainbow Ward teams to ensure optimal flow within the service, providing an ambulatory service to babies, children, and young people. In times of high demand or acuity, the department may convert to accepting inpatient admissions.
The post holder will be expected to lead and manage the development and provision of a high-quality nursing service and environment for all babies, children, & young people that attend our Paediatric Assessment unit:
• To provide specialist nursing knowledge, expertise, and advice, facilitating the provision of evidence-based patient-centred care pathways and packages.
• To ensure that resources are efficiently and effectively managed to deliver a high-quality service.
• To work closely with Paediatricians, multi-disciplinary teams, other clinical leaders, and managers to provide a high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused service.
• To work in conjunction with ward managers within the paediatric service to support and manage service needs in their absence
• To be a visible and credible role model who effectively uses resources and support mechanisms demonstrates a balance between clinical and managerial demands.
• To manage the ward team to ensure care is delivered according to the objectives of the Trust's corporate agenda.
• They will be accountable for the development and performance management of all nursing staff in their workforce to enable safe patient care delivery and promote patient experience in the department. They will deputise for the paediatric Matron as necessary.
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
This advert closes on Friday 11 Oct 2024