Job title: Ward Manager
Rate Of Pay: Up to £60,000 Per Year
Information about the Role:
The services have a dual purpose whereby Mental Health regulated activities run parallel to a Nursing Home environment and the services cater for the needs of both genders. The accommodation is inclusive of 18 dual registered beds for nursing care, 42 nursing care and long term rehabilitation beds and 32 short term rehabilitation beds. The clinical team also provides Outreach and Community services. All accommodation is provided in spacious rooms which are all en-suite with television lounges, dining areas and personal care facilities. All rooms have lockable doors, storage space and lockable cabinets for personal effects or self-administering medication.
Main duties of the role:-
- Exercise effective managerial and clinical leadership of ward/department staff and manage non-compliance with agreed standards in line with service polices and protocols.
- Participate in the hospital on call system.
- Undertake individual performance review and the identification and implementation of personal development plans for all staff. This will be achieved by undertaking supervisions and annual appraisals for your staff.
- Deal personally with patients, families and carers in order to prevent and resolve
- concerns and complaints. To ensure that the ward team proactively engages with patients and their families when feedback from concerns are received.
- Hold regular (no less frequently than monthly) ward meetings and ensure Service and Directorate information is cascaded to the team.
- Facilitate open and effective communication within the ward team.
- Manage the selection, appointment and retention of ward staff who exemplify the service values and attitudes and ensure the good reputation of the service.
- Proactively manage sickness and absence of staff within ward team in accordance with service policy.
- Ensure that duty rotas are prepared and approved; reflecting establishments, skill mix against patient acuity and workload demand and comply with current roster guidance.
- Be accountable for the achievement of agreed key performance indicators regarding quality, safety, patient/staff experience and resources.
- Demonstrate responsibility for reporting all accidents/untoward incidents and harms and ensuring relevant documentation is completed and taking appropriate action in the light of emerging trends.
- Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Registered Manager and Deputies
Person Specification:-
- Be an Registered Mental Health Nurse with active UK NMC PIN
- Previous experience as a registered mental health nurse working in a similar environment.
- Knowledge of CQC regulations.
- Experience in managing staff, motivating teams and recruiting new staff members.
- An understanding of staff induction, supervision, and appraisal processes.
- Leadership and collaborative working style.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Flexibility required and ability to share on call in 24hr working environment.
- A commitment to the provision of high quality care with an interest in the care, learning and development of vulnerable adults in designated
