Job Description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, i ntellectual d isability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.



In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Ward Manager to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health & Justice team at Tasman/Java, Low Secure Services .



By join ing our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments , but who also can have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Our healthcare services work to a 7-day week working model , to ensure our patient's healthcare is always managed and maintained to the highest of standards .



Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by w orking in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to those who may have offended and those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.



Why not see what our staff say about working within our award-winning teams: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice/find-out-what-its-work-health-and-justice



The ward manager will have overall management responsibility for the delivery of care within the ward, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.



To lead a team of nursing staff in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal take place.



To manage administrative and operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered.



To co-ordinate multidisciplinary working, maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with all team members, and other services within the Trust, to ensure effective interface and continuity of care between disciplines and services.



The post holder will carry out nursing procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care, and complies with The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct. There is an expectation that the post holder will place the needs of service users at the centre of care delivery.



The Ward Manager will be a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical areas providing assistance, advice and support to staff, patients, relatives, carers and visitors.



Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:



Monthly supervision



Annual personal development plans/appraisals



Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.



Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:



Preceptorship Programme



Support and guidance with Revalidation



Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies



Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:



Health and wellbeing services



Season ticket loans



Cycle to work scheme



Relocation package



The trust also values its staff, and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits .



MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment . You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.

Key Responsibilities:

Management of Nursing Care and Practice



Management of Financial and Material Resources



Management of Clinical Standards



Management of Human Resources



Management of Information and Communication



Management of the Environment



Please see attached job description for full description of role and list of responsibilities