Ward Manager

Thistlethwhyte ward is an acute Medicine for Elderly ward on the St Mary's Hospital site. The patients on the ward are cared for in an environment that provides comfort, safety and support for their stay. We encourage innovation and work closely with an inspiring team of nurses, medics, dementia specialists, occupational therapists, discharge coordinators and physiotherapists to ensure our patients remain active and engaged. We also pride ourselves on our communication with our colleagues in the community to ensure safe discharge occurs every time. If it is your ambition to be a sister/ Charge Nurse this is a great opportunity to gain excellent experience in this role.
Great Ward Sisters and Charge Nurses have a strong sense of ownership of their wards and love to be in charge. They're honest and straightforward and they have high standards. They thrive on the busy nature of the role, they love being on top of things, they have a lot of drive and they keep going when things are tough.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge relative to the area. The possession of the specialist courses is desirable but not essential. Our commitment to you is the Trust offers the chance to work in a forward thinking and dynamic organisation, where there is a strong basis of continuing professional development, and encouragement to advance personal practice. You will in all aspects be supported by the senior nursing and medical teams in the departments., + To provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the department and Trust wide.
+ Maintain and promote effective communication with the Dermatology team, all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other wards or departments, including formal presentation of information relating to your department. Communications will take place using formal and informal methods.
+ Ensure there are systems in place to develop nurse roles and nurse-in-charge role which meet both needs of service and corporate objectives.
+ Using specialised knowledge ensure the clinical needs of patients are met, taking overall responsibility for the department.
+ Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will support clinical outcomes as appropriate.
+ To set annual Departmental objectives with the General Manager and/or Directorate Senior Nurses ensuring that all staff are aware of them and their implementation.
+ To involve staff in the developments and business of the Trust. Actively encourage and promote, supporting where possible within the constraints of service delivery, staff membership of Trust wide initiatives/committees, professional organisations/forums and/or relevant Trade Unions.
+ Plan the duty rota taking into consideration the needs of the service. manager.
+ Maintain data quality standards for ICHIS/CERNER for department or similar systems in the future.

Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
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