Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Ward Manager – Pelican Ward, Full-Time 1.0WTE

Inpatient specialist Dermatology / Rheumatology / Infectious Diseases / Immunology Services

Are you a experienced nurse with excellent clinical skills and experience in leading and managing a ward area? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a strong and dynamic nurse to take on the role of Ward Manager on Pelican Ward

Pelican Ward has 10 inpatient beds and sits within the Blood Cells and Cancer directorate. Specialising in Rheumatology, Dermatology, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases. Pelican ward offers a varied experience of managing both an inpatient ward and the busy ambulatory day care unit, which delivers a wide range of biologic infusion therapies alongside procedures such as joint injections and skin biopsies.

The post holder will be a key member of the directorate senior nursing team and will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality care across Pelican and Pelican Ambulatory. You will work closely with the Matrons, other Ward Managers and Nurse Practitioners to take part in service development and quality improvement.

The Successful Candidate Should Have

• Demonstrable excellent communication skills
• Experience in managing clinical incidents and complaints
• The ability to prioritise clinical and management demands
• Have a passion for learning new skills and taking on daily challenges
• The ability to lead and manage a team of nurses
  
  

Our Organisation

We are a tertiary service within the UK NHS that care for children with Rheumatological disorders. Most of the children and young people we care for are referred to us from other hospitals throughout the UK because of the highly complex or rare nature of their condition.

If You Believe You Have What It Takes To Start Your Ward Management Today, Please Apply. Should You Have Any Queries Please Email Us At

Lisa White, Matron, [email protected]

Informal Visits are welcomed and encouraged.

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa White Job title: Matron Email address: [email protected]

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