Job summary
Cambridge Rehab Unit are looking to recruit a Ward Manager on a twelve month Secondment.
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract team members who can help us deliver our vision. We want people to achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at CPFT
This is a full-time position overseeing and in collaboration with another Ward Leader, a 36 bedded unit. Working with a team of passionate and dedicated Health Care professionals, you will be responsible for leading a team in delivering a high level of care and support to the patients in our community unit. This post is open to professionals with the right attributes to enhance a team".
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Main duties of the job
To provide leadership and have operational oversight of the inpatient services within Cambridgeshire, delivering safe and effective high quality services, within the available resources, to achieve the patient's outcomes.
The post holder will deliver services within an agreed service model, working with patients and carers, and other stakeholders, maintaining effective working relationships.
The post holder will deliver and establish effective multi-disciplinary working within the bedded unit , this will include overseeing the smooth running of the MDT, admission and discharge procedures, delayed transfers of care, length of stay, clinical audit, standards and outcomes for patients and other quality aspects of ward environments which includes PLACE, and other forms of quality checking.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- Provides expert clinical knowledge and advice in the field of Intermediate Care In-patient services to professionals across health and social services and the patients/and carers.
- To take the Lead Professional role in the service, with clinical and practice development of the staff and service.
- To be responsible for the effective delivery of care within the service by ensuring there are robust service frameworks and operating mechanisms in place to facilitate admission, treatment planning, discharge planning and onward referral.
Any potential candidate is invited to contact myself to be provided with an overview of the role
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in post registration experience
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Management/Leadership qualification and experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant postgraduate clinical experience in a variety of settings.
- Advanced understanding of clinical conditions and clinical experience managing long term conditions and frailty.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Support junior staff and professional staff
- Good report writing
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical supervision
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cambridge Rehabilitation Unit
Davison House, Brookfield's Hospital
Cambridge
CB1 3DF