About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager on the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries (MCSI).

MCSI at RJAH is one of 11 specialised Spinal Injuries Centres in the UK designated to receive and treat spinal cord injured patients.The centre of excellence serves a catchment of approximately 10 million from North Wales, Mid Wales, South Mersey, Cheshire and The West Midlands. MCSI provides a lifelong service to a current population in excess of 3,500 patients and admits on average 380 patients per year, of whom approximately 120 are in the acute phase of injury/first episode of rehabilitation. Approximately 1,500 patients have a full outpatient follow-up review each year.

Main duties of the job
You will deliver direct patient care whilst, managing, leading, co ordinating, overseeing nursing practice and carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and monitoring of all clinical activities within their designated clinical area.

You will be responsible to ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.

The post holder will be expected to support management of service delivery in accordance with the directives set in the Organisations business plan. Utilising the ward resources to promote excellence in practice and promotes and expedites quality issues relevant to the service delivery.

They will work closely as part an extensive wider clinical multi-disciplinary community, along with Spinal Injury Consultants,Specialist Physiotherapists, Nurses, and Health Care Support Workers within MCSI.

Job responsibilities
Be accountable and responsible for maintaining own nursing practice. The post-holder will be able to underpin applied theoretical knowledge to practice utilizing analytical and judgmental skills in a variety of situations to determine direct patient care.

To be responsible for the delivery of patient centered care. Maintaining own specialist knowledge and clinical skills within the field of Spinal Cord Injury, participating in direct patient care and uphold evidence for revalidation as required by the NMC. The post-holder must be able to demonstrate extremely developed dexterous skills during clinical practice and the capability to manage periods of moderate physical effort during the shift.

Ensure a patient/ client-focused approach to care.

Work with consultants and members of the wider MDT to enhance the patient journey.

Provide dynamic leadership for the nursing, ward clerks and housekeeper team and acts as a role model.

To be responsible for monitoring and coordinating activities within the designated area over the whole 24-hour period.

Act as named lead for Risk Management in ward area.

To manage pay and non-pay budgets within allocated resources.Effectively manage "off duty" requests so as to ensure optimum flexibility for staffing on the ward whilst optimizing the "Improving Working Lives" Strategy.