Job Description

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to be the Ward Manager for Falcon Ward at our St Peters Site. Falcon is a fast-paced general surgical ward. Where we care for all kinds of emergency and elective surgical patients' pre and post op.



We are a 31 bedded ward caring for patients under the following firms, Urology, Upper GI, Colorectal, Bariatric, Gynaecology and have a great MDT and Allied Health Professional teams to support us in the care of our patients.



We are a Foundation Trust always putting for patient first and at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in our team and have a passion for excellence and looking for a leader with this passion.

As an organisation we offer opportunities for training and development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, work perks, NHS Discounts, opportunities for flexible and remote working as well as access to onsite wellbeing and childcare provisions.



The post holder will



To work according to the NMC Code of Conduct and other professional guidelines



To be accountable for the twenty four hour care delivery and management of the ward, including the supervision of students.



To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and to be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care



To be accountable for co-ordinating patient care, the management of resources and performance of staff



To be responsible and accountable for the Finance and Human Resources issues directly related to the ward /department



To be responsible and accountable for the implementation of Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives



To promote and participate in the implementation of the ASPH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and Core Standards and contribute towards achieving the Trust's "Top 10" Objectives



To maintain a visible presence in the ward /department, undertaking clinical work regularly (a minimum of 50% of contracted hours)



Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.



We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:



Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement



On-site Nurseries



On-site staff cafes



On-site parking



Support in career development



Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics



Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:

www.asph-careers.org



To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trust's vision, strategic objectives and key work programs



Evidence of consistent and sustained improvements in standards of practice and care in specialised area



Evidence of staff development to meet patients' needs in specialised area of care.



Evidence of contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of care



To participate in managing complex discharges and co-ordinate all relevant services to ensure timely, appropriate and safe discharges.



To have made an effective positive impact on the patient's experience whilst in hospital.