Ward Manager Day Surgery and Surgical Assessment Area

An exciting opportunity has arisen in 7 South Day Surgery and the Surgical Assessment Area for a Ward Manager. Day Surgery is an integral part of the Trust's Elective Recovery Programme leading to opportunities to lead and develop in a variety of ways with the support of a Matron and a well developed and engaged team. The post will incorporate the senior leadership role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management, and research. The successful post holder will be a highly skilled member of the nursing team responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of a high standard of care to patients and their families, according to our world class values alongside working on the Trust vision to reduce waiting times for elective surgical patients., The Day Surgery and Surgical Assessment unit will admit and care for the majority of patients on an elective surgical pathway with a wide variety of surgical pathways and specialities. The Ward Manager will work closely with the Matron, surgical teams, anaesthetic colleagues and operational teams to plan and a deliver a first class clinical service. Including To take overall responsibility for ensuring safe staffing levels and the monitoring of planned versus actual staffing levels. To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for patients attending the unit. To focus on patient and colleague feedback to change and drive forward service improvements using the quality improvement methodology where appropriate. Attend senior meetings regarding the service, acting up and supporting the Matron as required.

• Contribute to the ongoing training and educational development within the unit, ensuring mandatory training and appraisal requirements are met.
• Act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.
  
  The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative Trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

£54,320 to £60,981 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS.