Job summary JOB SUMMARYThis is a key role within the Trust with 24-hour responsibility for the management of the ward.
The post holder will be responsible for leading, encouraging and directing innovation to promote evidence based nursing practice within the ward.
Main duties of the job JOB PURPOSE The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis.
They should be expert in all areas of nursing care from patient's admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development.
They have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records.
They will manage, support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard.
They will manage unit staff including appraisal, rota's, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners.
They will provide specialist advice to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources.
They will lead the ward through the achieving excellence program and be a pivotal role model within their speciality upholding the trusts values and behaviours at all times.
About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust.
Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career.
Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care.
Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh.
We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on.
We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - Job description Job responsibilities Band 7 ward manager for community inpatients Milford Hospital An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of B7 Ward Manager for community inpatients at Milford Hospital.
Milford Hospital is a 30 bedded sub-acute frailty inpatient hospital that specializes in the care of older people.
Milford Hospital sits within the division of adult community health services.
As the post holder you will have a passion for patients living with frailty and a drive to enhance the patient experience.
Supported by the Matron, you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team taking responsibility for the delivery of safe, patient centered care.
As the post holder you will have previous experience as a band 7 Ward Manager and will be confident to lead a team, working autonomously and under pressure.
As the post holder you will lead and manage a team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, you will be responsible for the off duty, PDRs and annual leave as well as the ward budget.
You will take responsibility for the day to day running of the inpatient hospital and will lead and promote clinical effectiveness and governance, building links between the community hospitals and the Royal Surrey Hospital.
As the post holder you will have sound clinical skills and the knowledge to drive and champion Clinical Governance.
You will have extensive experience of discharging patients and you will be able to support the Trust during times of operational pressures.
If you would like further information regarding this post or if you would like to arrange an informal visit of Milford hospital please contact: Matron Laura Treacy and Zoe Goodfellow ( or ) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12 Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent First degree or working towards Desirable Management qualification D32/33 [A1]Award Knowledge Essential Experience at band 6 or above within acute hospital setting Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence Evidence of advanced skills in practice iv additives Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues Evidence of achievements in practice development and quality improvement projects Evidence of research based practice Evidence of changing practice and project management Proven record of managing staff and resources Desirable Clinical audit Publication