Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Manager - Dart Ward
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to lead our friendly and supportive team in managing a 16 bedded rehabilitation ward within Totnes Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled registered nurse looking to take the next step in their leadership and clinical career.
You will play a key role in supporting patients' recovery and promoting independence with a Home First Approach, working closely with our community services to facilitate a safe discharge and prevent hospital readmission.
Responsibilities
- To manage ward effectively and safely, dealing with the daily operational pressures.
- To ensure high standards of care are given in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
- To facilitate a learning environment to ensure all staff on the ward have the appropriate skills/knowledge and support, identified by regular staff appraisal and annual personal development plan.
- To foster an environment that focuses on maximising patients' independence where possible and utilises a wide range of meaningful activity to support this, including creating a safe space for patients to freely move around the ward.
- To be proactive with complex discharges, ensuring they are safe and that discharge is at the earliest opportunity.
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About Dart Ward
Care to join us - Dart Ward is a 16 bedded rehabilitation ward within Totnes Community Hospital. Medical Care on the ward is provided by a Drs who work closely with the MDT to ensure safe and timely care with the aim of supporting patients to live as independently as possible.
About Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust became one of the first vertically integrated organisations in the country delivering acute and community health and social care services to a geographically and socially diverse population of approximately 375,00 people. Our integrated health and wellbeing teams, specialist acute services and strong partnership working with Primary Care, Mental Health services, Devon County Council and the CCG means we are in an excellent position to achieve the Trust’s commitment of delivering seamless joined-up care. Come and be part of our journey.
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Contact Information
For more details please email Tracey Cunningham, Matron and Professional Practice for Families and communities at tracey.cunningham@nhs.net
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Tracey Cunningham
- Job title: Matron
- Email address: tracey.cunningham@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01803 862622
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