Job summary
Do you have a passion for supporting nursing team to deliver safe and effective care in an acute inpatient stroke unit?

We are looking for a nurturing and inspirational leader to be the new Band 7 ward manager of Acute Stroke Unit- Harbledown at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital. Combined hyperacute (8 beds) and acute inpatient service, Harbledown ward is a 24 bedded unit which provides a pivotal role of assessing, treating, care planning and rehabilitation of acute stroke patients.

We require the post holder to have a passion for leadership and high quality care standards with significant post registration experience. The post holder would be expected to work Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week with working hours split into 60:40 for supernumerary and clinical role on the floor. To deliver this level of leadership there is also an expectation that the ward leader is on duty for at least four shifts per week, to ensure consistent visibility across the working week.

Main duties of the job
The role of the Ward Leader is paramount in ensuring safe and effective, quality care to patients in the acute stroke unit. It is expected that post holder is a clinical expert, a team manager, leader, enabler, motivator and an educator. Post holder is expected to be realistic and open minded to venture out on one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions. Effectiveness of this role directly influences the quality and experience of service users and staffs in ward.

For consistently visible leader and a role model on the floor, the post holder is expected to set the tone of authority and standards within the ward providing and participating in clinical care and leading by an example. Being responsible and accountable for 24/7 operation, the post holder will be expected to put clear process and expectations and delegation for continuous high-quality care. The post holder's main job role will encompass the domains as below:

• Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability
• Governance, patient safety and quality
• Workforce planning and resource management
• Patient experience and reducing health inequalities
• Performance and operational oversight
• Digital and information technology
• Education, training and development
• Research and development
• Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness
• Service improvement and transformation

About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-2267KCH-A
Job locations: Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Current NMC registration.
• Health related degree relevant to professional registration or holds L6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree programme.
• Evidence of significant post-registration continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within stroke specialty
• Formal teaching or mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent

Desirable

• Completed or will work on Stroke Core Competencies: e-learning (STARs) and Stroke Advancing Modules (STARs) stroke training
• Master's Degree /L7 programme Healthcare Management
• NHS Leadership Academy qualification e.g. 'Edward Jenner', 'Mary Seacole' or equivalent.
• Clinical governance and Risk Management training/course

Clinical skills and experience
Essential

• Significant post graduate experience in acute stroke or across a range of clinical specialties mainly cardiology or acute neurology
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care.
• Knowledge and experience of using relevant local and national health policy/protocols/ guidelines
• Demonstrable line management/leadership and Appraisals
• Experience of effective networking
• Experience of supervising staff and delivering training

Desirable

• Experience of care of the acute stroke patient.
• Experience of Change management/Team building
• Experience of presenting to groups of staff/public

Governance
Essential

• Understanding of quality governance, patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement.
• Utilisation of clinical effectiveness tools to deliver quality improvement e.g. risk management and clinical audits.
• Evidence of innovative practice utilising research and audit.
• Experience of contributing to quality improvement in safety/quality improvement projects.
• Experience of writing reports and presenting to teams, meetings or small groups

Desirable

• Experience of implementing and evaluating improvements in care
• PSIRF and Risk Management and Handling of formal Complaints
• Experience of Performance Improvement Plans

Personal and Professional attributes
Essential

• Ability to work within a team in achieving goals for a shared vision.
• Evidence of service development and delivery in practice.
• Ability to problem solve, anticipate and plan, individually and within a team
• Ability to cope and maintain professional composure under stressful environment

Desirable

• Influencing and negotiating/diplomacy skills and experience

Other Requirements
Essential

• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation ability
• Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
• Commitment to equity and diversity
• Upholds and role models the Trust values

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Stroke Lead Nurse, Mala Rai, mala.rai@nhs.net, 07976078411

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