Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity arising for a Ward Manager on our female acute ward at Woodlands Centre for Acute Care!



We are looking for an experienced nurse to join the leadership team as the Ward Manager. We encourage you to apply if you are an experienced Band 6 nurse or a current Band 7 nurse.



The ward is a 15 bedded female acute inpatient ward located at Woodlands Centre for Acute Care. We will primarily work with individuals who are aged 18-65.



Ward Managers are central to achieving the highest of standards within the NHS. They are role models for their teams and for the wider hospital and organisation.



Our shared values within the team at Woodlands are important to us and view ourselves as one team, not individual areas and wards that work in isolation. It is important to us as a leadership team that we look after and support each other when needed, particularly during times that may be challenging. At Woodlands, we have a culture where patient and staff ideas and concerns are listened to and we encourage those that share these values to apply.



We recognise that this is a uniquely demanding role, yet it is one that can be rewarding beyond measure.



We are looking for someone who leads a team with passion, clinical expertise and great communication. We need you to help us sustain our 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. It is a role where you will be empowered to implement positive changes on the ward.



At Woodlands, we feel that providing the highest standards of care and ensuring the implementation of least restrictive practice are of paramount importance.



The successful post holder will receive support and regular supervision from the ward Matron. They will be joining an experienced wider hospital leadership team that is friendly, supportive and committed to providing innovative high standards of care to all those that use our services.



You will be managing a team that is resilient, thoughtful in its approach and most of all, kind and supportive to the patients they care for and the colleagues they work alongside. The Multi-Disciplinary Team will have 1 away days per year to allow time for learning, team building and reflection.



Flexible working is important to us at Woodlands and we would consider any flexible working requests you may have which will help you have a healthy work-life balance. You would be provided with on-going support via regular supervision and weekly leadership meetings.



We welcome anyone interested in this role to get in touch for an informal conversation before making a application.



Job responsibilities



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



We are looking for someone who leads a team with passion, clinical expertise and great communication. The successful candidate will need the managerial and leadership skills to run a busy and demanding ward, as well as the clinical expertise to inform the right supervisory decisions. It is hard to think of another clinical role that requires such a combination of skills and attributes, and where the impact of a person's leadership can be so keenly felt by ward staff and patients alike.

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 within 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



To drive continuous improvement and to ensure a psychologically safe environment for staff and patients.

To be a successful Ward Manager, you will be:

An experienced leader in a Band 6 or 7 role



A Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)



Passionate about patient care



Ability to prioritise competing demands and work under pressure to safely problem solve.