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    Ward Manager - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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    Ward Manager / Senior Sister

    Ward 23

    Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum

    Hours: per week , all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

    Are you an aspiring nurse leader who is ready to take the next challenge in your career as a Ward Manager on a busy Emergency Surgical Ward? Can you work collaboratively with a great nursing team and provide strong clinical leadership acting as a role model to a diverse nursing team? Do you love a challenge?

    We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse to lead and develop our Emergency Surgical Ward, focusing on the provision of high-quality care to our patients. The ability to demonstrate dynamic leadership combined with excellent patient care and a drive for quality improvement is vital for this role.

    If you are compassionate and self-motivated this could be the job for you.

    Ward 23 specialises in care of Trauma and Orthopaedic, ENT and Spinal Injury patients. Given the Ward's substantial size, you will be working closely with a deputy ward manager to collaborate and oversee ward management.

    We will support you on your leadership journey and provide opportunities to professionally develop your skills and knowledge to be successful in this role.

    If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Alexandra at .

    Interviews: 20th May 2024.

    Main duties of the job

    To act asthe professional role model, leading and co-ordinating the nursing team. To have continuous responsibility for the management and organisation of the ward/department within the available resources. To be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

    To assess the effectiveness of current practices within the ward/department and introduce innovations that lead to improved quality of care.

    To maintain the highest standards of patient care at all times, ensuring that quality and compassion are your top priorities.

    To develop the Ward philosophy of nursing and its contribution to the Trust's and division's nursing philosophy of care, ensuring that all policies and procedures are implemented and to lead on the development of nursing practice.

    To continually review the setting of staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service and informing the Senior Nurse of any problems that may arise.

    Maintain personal contact with patients, relatives and carers being courteous and sensitive to their needs for privacy and dignity and act as an effective role model ensuring a friendly environment at all times

    Please see the attached vacancy documents for more information.

    About us

    You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible workingopportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  • Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.

    Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital

    The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.

    MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.

    As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.

    With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.

    Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.

    MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

    We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

    MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

    By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

    Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications and knowledge

    Essential

  • RGN with relevant post registration experience
  • Relevant First Degree/ENB 237/A27 or equivalent
  • Trauma and Orthopaedic Course
  • ENB 998 and relevant teaching experience.
  • Evidence of own updating and academic education
  • Desirable

  • Advanced Communication skills training
  • Experience

    Essential

  • RGN with relevant post registration experience in specialty
  • Experience of managing surgical inpatient ward.
  • Relevant experience at Band 6 level.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Previous budgetary experience
  • Knowledge of clinical trials and their use within a surgical setting.
  • Audit awareness
  • Desirable

  • Knowledge of Peer review process
  • Skills

    Essential

  • Proven ability in cannulation and venipuncture.
  • Knowledge relating to pathways and treatment for fractured Neck of Femurs
  • Management of Tracheostomies
  • Evidence of leadership qualities
  • Personal and people development

    Essential

  • Maturity / self awareness
  • Good team working skills
  • Sensitivity based on knowledge
  • Enthusiasm / motivation
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Communication

    Essential

  • Good verbal and non-verbal skills
  • Advanced communication course
  • Specific requirements

    Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

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