Job Description

Role - Cardiac Ward Manager

Location – The Wellington Hospital, London

Full time – 37.5 hours

Salary – Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

Job Overview

The Cardiac Ward Manager is a fundamental role to improve the cardiac patient experience, as well as providing clinical and professional leadership to the ward team to include support and mentorship of junior staff, acting as a clinical expert and role model.

You will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of practice and care through effective monitoring of own and others clinical competence and manage the ward on a day-to-day basis taking into account the agreed budget including complying with the workforce planning objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To be a highly visible leader and role model to the nurses within the team.
• Ensure the patient environment is of a high standard, including levels of cleanliness, to maintain safety at all times and appreciate and be sensitive to patients’ physical, psychological, spiritual and cultural requirements.
• Help investigate any incidents and complaints thoroughly, enabling the CEO/CNO to respond within the agreed timeframe.
• Take responsibility for managing the department within an agreed annual budget including working hours and units of service, maximizing revenue recapture and cost control.
• Lead all nurses in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complies with NMC and HCA guidelines.
• Take responsibility for initiating the audit of clinical practice within the department and changing practice where appropriate.
• Support all staff to maintain and develop their skills in compliance with an annual Learning & Development plan, taking responsibility for the recruitment for the ward and supporting with any HR issues which may arise within the team.

Skills & Experience

• NMC registered General Nurse with Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery experience
• Previous experience within a managerial and team leader role
• Demonstrable experience of motivating and developing staff to ensure reduced staff turnover
• Knowledge of the legislation and standards of relevant healthcare regulators (CQC)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Cardiac Ward Manager you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated, and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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