Ward 14 Ward Manager

Job overview

Do you have a passion for caring for Adolescents and their families, and have an interest in pursuing a career in Nurse Management?

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our Ward Manager Team within the Paediatric department at UHCW, and Manage our incredible team on Ward 14.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and committed individual with excellent clinical skills and someone who has the communication skills to foster efficient relationships to effectively care for our adolescent population who may require both physical and or emotional support.

Ward 14 specialises in the care of Adolescents and has 12 beds, caring for young people requiring support from multiple specialisms including, Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and Mental Health.

The Ward 14 team are passionate about adolescent care and actively pursue improvements to enhance the experience of all the 13 – 17-year-olds who access our services, which provides a huge sense of team pride.

Ward 14 has a close working relationship with the Multi-Disciplinary Team including primary, secondary and third sector partners, and aims to achieve the highest outcomes for patient's physical and mental wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be working closely with our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Liaison (CAMHS) team who support the young people admitted due to mental health across the Unit. This team are an invaluable support to staff on Ward 14.

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We are looking for an experienced Registered Childrens Nurse with an interest and awareness of the complexities which surround adolescent care including mental health, to join the team and continue to lead with compassion and have a clear vision for on-going development.

At UHCW we have a real focus on training and development. With the support of our dedicated team of in-house Paediatric Practice Educators, all our staff are encouraged to attain the skills and knowledge required to deliver first class care.

Specific training relevant to this speciality will include Safety Interventions Training and the CAMHS University Module. You will also be required to complete the European Paediatric Advanced Life Support course as the role requires you to be included on the paediatric bleep rota, supporting Paediatric Resus within the Children’s Emergency Department, and supporting other areas of the Paediatric Unit as required.

The post holder will also be required to be included on the Paediatric Senior Nurse On-Call rota which supports the nursing team at weekends.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.