Ward Manager - Medicine (Darwin 1)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated Senior Ward Nurse Team Leader to join the Alan Cummings Day Surgery Unit! We are seeking for an experienced, qualified professional with excellent communication & Managerial Skills. They will be working in a busy and fast paced area caring for patients before and after their surgery including Gynaecology, Vascular, General surgery, Breast, laparoscopic, Dental, orthopaedics, urology, Pain, Max Fax, Pain, Paediatrics and ENT Surgery.

Main duties of the job

• To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both perioperative patients and their relatives within the King’s College Hospital.
• To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the senior Nurse/ Coordinator of the day.
• To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of practitioners within the Department.
• To act as a clinical resource within the Department and across the Care Group as necessary.
• To act as appositive role model to junior members of staff.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To assist patients with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence, as appropriate
• Demonstrate encourage and assist patients in undertaking therapeutic activities within parameters of agreed care plans and under guidance of registered practitioners
• To monitor and record patient’s clinical observations, escalating appropriately to a registered nurse as required.
• To assist with patient nutritional needs – eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patient’s needs.
• To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements both written and digital.
• To assist in the admission and discharge of patients including any necessary risk assessments
• Undertake electrocardiogram (ECG) recording and point of care testing (e.g. blood sugar, urinalysis).
• After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens including blood samples (including fixed central lines and established arterial lines – specialist areas only).
• After appropriate training; insert, secure and remove female catheters; empty drainage bags and accurately measure and record urinary output.
• After appropriate training assist in the implementation of advanced wound care (e.g. skin closure using adhesive sutures, wound drainage care
• To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate
• To ensure that equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriate
• To assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriately to the clinical area (this may include the set up and calibration of devices e.g. ventilators, pumps – (after appropriate training)
• To assist in the maintenance and safekeeping of patients property in line with Trust policy
• To assist in performing the last offices as requested
• To ensure that all patients and relatives are welcomed and orientated to the ward
• To assist with the care of distressed or bereaved relatives
  To demonstrate an awareness of the different cultural, ethnic and religious needs.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 1st level Registered General Nurse
• Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area

Experience, Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.
• Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
• Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results

IMPORTANT

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• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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