Ward Manager - Cardiac Surgery

Are you a dedicated and experienced nursing leader with a passion for patient centred care that is looking to take the next step in their nursing career? We have an exciting opportunity for to come and join St Bartholomew's Hospital senior nursing team as the Ward Manager on one of our cardiac surgical wards.
4A is a 22 bedded Cardiac surgical ward that predominantly cares for patients having cardiac surgery, both pre and post operatively. The ward has recently devloped an Enhanced Recovery pathway for cardaic surgical patients in collabration with cirtical care.
As the Ward Manager you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the Nursing care on the wards. You will ensure the delivery of high- quality, patient centred care, lead and support the ward nursing team whilst drive continuous improvement in clinical practice., The post holder will hold responsibility for the ward team with support from the Matron and Senior Nurse. They will ensure that they lead and manage the ward so that safe, high quality, evidence based nursing care is delivered to patients whilst respecting and involving families and carers.
The post holder will be the clinical expert and act as professional resource to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families
They will ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures
The post holder will provide effective leadership and management by acting as a role model, having a clear vision, supporting the development of the team, whilst promoting a positive image of the clinical area.
The post holder will be required to manage resources efficiently and effectively ensuring that high quality care is maintained
They will contribute to the delivery of the organisation's objectives and the Nursing Strategy working collaboratively with the Senior nursing teams and Divisional managers

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage., Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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"We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager."
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
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Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.