Job Description

We are looking for an experienced nurse to join the leadership team on Chalkhill Ward as the ward manager. We encourage you to apply if you are an experienced B6 nurse or a current B7 nurse.



We are looking for someone who leads a team with passion, clinical expertise and great communication.



We need you to help us sustain high standards and to help us to continue to develop further. You will be expected to have a good understanding of professional boundaries and ensure you uphold the NMC code of conduct.



We are passionate at Chalkhill about providing the highest standards of care and ensuring to implement least restrictive practice.



You will be supported by a Matron and you will be working alongside an established and experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT).



Chalkhill is a 12 bedded, General Acute Unit for Children and Young People based on the Princess Royal Hospital Site in Haywards Heath.



The purpose of your role as Ward Manager is to be responsible for and provide effective leadership for a clinical team providing a high-quality service.



We have developed a culture where patients and staff's ideas and concerns are listened and we would encourage you to apply if you share these values.



You will be part of a team that is resilient, thoughtful in its approach and most of all, supportive to the patients they care for and the colleagues they work alongside.



You would be provided with on-going support via regular supervision



I'd welcome you to give me a call or drop me an email to discuss the role if you are interested. I would also be more than happy to show you around the hospital

The key responsibilities are:

To be responsible for the management and leadership of a team of health professionals providing care over a 24-hour period including responsibility for assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the patients within their sphere of responsibility



To provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team



To deliver a service within the agreed budgets and resources ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness



Ensure that a culture of effective risk management is present in the team



To act as role model and knowledge resource to the nursing team



To represent the clinical area in all relevant forums and meetings



In order to be a successful Ward Manager Chalkhill, you will be:



An experienced leader in a band 6 or 7 role



A Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)



Passionate about patient care



See attached and Person Specification for a full list of responsibilities