Job summary
The Band 7 Ward Manager provides professional, clinical, and operational leadership for the ward, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. The post holder leads and manages the multidisciplinary team, oversees staffing and resources, promotes continuous quality improvement, and ensures compliance with Trust, CQC, and professional standards. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive service development whilst maintaining a positive culture for patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
The Trust mirrors the terms and conditions set out in theNHS Terms & Conditions of service handbook
- To lead by example as an expert practitioner, providing professional, clinical,educational and organisational leadership to the multi-disciplinary team within area ofresponsibility.
- To manage the inpatient ward ensuring patients receive safe and compassionate care and experience a great service.
- To undertake continued responsibility for the management of the ward's patient caseload.
- To facilitate the admission and discharge activity for patient pathways within the wardand participate in the organisations capacity management arrangements.
- To participate in the night rota leading own ward/team and providing clinical advice/support to junior colleagues on other wards as required.
- Be accountable for ensuring ward complies with CQC standards
- The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the inpatient ward and the delivery of operational performance targets (finance, activity, workforce and quality/safety)
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To lead by example as an expert practitioner, providing professional, clinical, educational and organisational leadership to the multi-disciplinary team within area ofresponsibility.
- To manage the inpatient ward ensuring patients receive safe and compassionate care and experience a great service.
- To undertake continued responsibility for the management of the wards patient case load.
- To facilitate the admission and discharge activity for patient pathways within the ward and participate in the organisations capacity management arrangements.
- To participate in the night rota leading own ward/team and providing clinical advice/support to junior colleagues on other wards as required.
- Be accountable for ensuring ward complies with CQC standards
- The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the inpatient ward and the delivery of operational performance targets (finance, activity, workforce and quality/safety)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Skills/Experience
Desirable
- Skills/Experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Skills/Experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Avocet ward
Radwinter Road
Saffron Walden
CB11 3HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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