We are looking to recruit an inspiring and motivated individual as a Ward Manager for Leslie Smith ward Intermediate Care Unit. If you would relish the opportunity to lead and develop the Multidisciplinary Team, aspire to provide excellent rehabilitation and recovery care within an inpatient Intermediate care setting that supports patients to have a positive experience and return to their chosen place of residence, we would love to hear from you.
In return we can offer you:
As a Ward Manager, the post holder will be responsible for general management of the ward and safe delivery of patient care including the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, setting of standards and the supervision and deployment of staff.
As an active part of the care team, the post holder is expected to provide direct patient care when necessary. It is essential that they can use initiative and work without direct supervision. They will deputise for the Locality Matron and ensure that appropriate staffing and levels of service are maintained, taking management responsibility for the ward as a whole on a shift by shift basis.
The post involves teaching pre and post registration students and NVQ candidates as well as some ongoing responsibility for project management. This post involves shift working covering unsocial hours, weekends and some bank holidays as well as internal rotation onto nights.
For full details please see the attached job description.
If you are committed to providing care in a compassionate and safe environment then working at Bognor Hospital, Leslie Smith ward will be an opportunity for you to use your existing skills, gain new ones and be part of a great team.