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The Ward Manager is accountable and responsible for the delivery and management of care within the ward or area of work. They supervise staff and students, ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained. They also provide professional nursing leadership and guidance, offer clinical advice and undertake management and monitoring activities. In addition to their clinical duties, Ward Managers are involved in service development and the enhancement of patient care within their specialty. They develop confidence and competence in adapting to the changing demands of the role and environment while leading and coordinating a team. Ward Managers also contribute to the wider support and development of staff safety, person-centred care and family engagement within their area.
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Matrons are responsible for providing compassionate and inclusive leadership and management to promote high standards of clinical care, patient safety and experience. They oversee the prevention and control of infections, monitor the cleanliness of the environment and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. Matrons also develop and implement policies and procedures to improve the overall quality of care.
In addition to their clinical duties, Matrons are involved in workforce management, finance and budgeting, education and development, patient flow, performance management, digital technology and research. They work closely with multidisciplinary teams including consultants, nurse specialists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive care. Matrons also support staff, particularly new ward leaders, department and service managers.
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Lead Nurses are responsible for providing compassionate and inclusive leadership and management to promote high standards of clinical care, patient safety and experience. They oversee the prevention and control of infections, monitor the cleanliness of the environment and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. Lead Nurses also develop and implement policies and procedures to improve the overall quality of care.
In addition to their clinical duties, Lead Nurses are involved in workforce management, finance and budgeting, education and development, patient flow, performance management, digital technology and research. They work closely with multidisciplinary teams including consultants, nurse specialists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive care. Lead Nurses also support staff, particularly new ward leaders, department and service managers.
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
The Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing provides nursing leadership to the Networked Services Care Groups while supporting the Director of Nursing to deliver effective integrated clinical, operational and financial performance across the Division. This role supports quality, safety and patient experience, contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan and the Corporate Nursing Agenda. They are responsible for driving the nursing strategy and vision for the Division, ensuring effective implementation of both national and local strategies and the achievement of service objectives within available resources.
In addition to their leadership duties, the Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing is involved in workforce management, finance and budgeting, education and development, patient flow, performance management, digital technology and research. They work closely with multidisciplinary teams including consultants, nurse specialists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive care. They also support staff, particularly new ward leaders, department and service managers.
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
The Divisional Director of Nursing is responsible for providing professional nursing leadership and guidance within their division. They work closely with the Chief Nurse and the Divisional Management Team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and compassionate care. This role involves overseeing the improvement of systems and services, horizon scanning and proactively responding to external reviews to guide the service to success.
In addition to their leadership duties, Divisional Directors of Nursing are involved in workforce management, finance and budgeting, education and development, patient flow, performance management, digital technology and research. They work closely with multidisciplinary teams including consultants, nurse specialists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive care.
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
The Deputy Hospital Director of Nursing provides nursing leadership to the hospital site while supporting the Hospital Director of Nursing to deliver effective integrated clinical, operational and financial performance across the hospital. This role supports quality, safety and patient experience across the Trust, contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan and the Corporate Nursing Agenda. They are responsible for driving the nursing strategy and vision for the division, ensuring effective implementation of both national and local strategies and the achievement of service objectives within available resources.
In addition to their leadership duties, the Deputy Hospital Director of Nursing is involved in workforce management, finance and budgeting, education and development, patient flow, performance management, digital technology and research. They work closely with multidisciplinary teams including consultants, nurse specialists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive care. They also support staff, particularly new ward leaders, department and service managers.
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
The Hospital Director of Nursing oversees the nursing staff and overall nursing operations of their hospital site. They are responsible for ensuring the smooth running and quality of nursing services, maintaining high standards of patient care and managing administrative responsibilities. This role involves evaluating and directing all nursing employees, establishing goals for the nursing department and creating and enforcing compliant healthcare policies.
In addition to their leadership duties, Hospital Directors of Nursing are involved in workforce management, finance and budgeting, education and development, patient flow, performance management, digital technology and research. They work closely with multidisciplinary teams including consultants, nurse specialists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive care.
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
