Ward Manager

The role of the Ward Manager is to provide leadership, management and support to the ward team. The post holder is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the ward, ensuring high standards of patient care, staff scheduling, compliance with safety and quality standards, budget management and resource allocation. The potholder act as a liaison with families and other members of the multidisciplinary team; lead staff development and implement quality improvements on the ward., Patient Care Management:

• Ensure that all patients receive high quality, person centered care.
• Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care to meet individual patient needs.
• Monitor and maintain clinical standards, safety protocols, and infection control.
Staff Management:
• Lead, support and manage a team of nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff.
• Schedule staff shifts, manage rotas, and ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Handle recruitment,training, and performance appraisals of team members.
Quality Assurance:
• Conduct audits, quality assessments and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with NHS guidelines, CQC standards.
Budget and Resource Management:
• Manage the ward's budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Order and manage stock, equipment and supplies needed for ward operations.
  
  Strong leadership, clinical expertise and communication skills are essential for this role.
  
  Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.