Ward Manager - Kimberley Ward On Gunthorpe

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 7 Registered Nurse to lead the dedicated team on Kimberley Ward within our Gastroenterology service. Gastroenterology is a dynamic, evidence-based specialty that provides excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment. Our expert multidisciplinary team delivers high-quality care to patients with a wide range of gastroenterological conditions, from complex nutritional and eating disorders to acute gastrointestinal bleeds and other specialist conditions. We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and inspiring nurse leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care while supporting and developing a dedicated nursing team. The successful candidate will demonstrate:o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.o Strong clinical leadership and decision-making abilities.o A compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.o The motivation to embrace new challenges and drive service improvement.o A commitment to supporting the development and wellbeing of colleagues., As the Ward Manager, you will provide visible, professional leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care while fostering a positive and supportive working environment., o Providing leadership and accountability for the standards of nursing practice within the ward, ensuring care is delivered in line with professional standards, Trust policies, and evidence-based practice.o Leading, managing, and developing the nursing workforce to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred, and cost-effective service.o Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, supporting staff development, wellbeing, and professional growth through effective supervision, appraisal, and education.o Ensuring the ward operates efficiently, maintaining appropriate staffing levels, effective resource management, and compliance with quality and performance standards.o Managing complaints, clinical incidents, and near misses within the ward, ensuring they are investigated promptly, lessons are identified, and appropriate actions are implemented to improve patient safety and quality of care.o Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient outcomes and enhance the patient and family experience.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills who is caring, compassionate, and committed to making a positive difference every day?

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics