Ward Manager (PICU/EDU)

Location Bristol
Job type Permanent
Salary Up to £40000.00 per annum
Reference HQ00112416_1603204292

Sanctuary Health are currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Ward Manager to fill a full-time role within a PICU or an Eating Disorder Unit based in Bristol. The ideal candidates will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Mental Health Nursing and be registered with the NMC.

The salary for this permanent role is £40,000 per annum

Job Summary:

  • To Provide Clinical Management and Leadership ward team, this includes being a highly visible role model
    and mentor.
  • The post-holder has responsibility for overseeing and maintaining the highest standards of
    care.
  • The role will act as a senior clinical member of the team, providing advice and support as well as
    overseeing and hold responsibility for the ward environment and its resources.

Duties:

  • Manages the ward and resources effectively, taking steps to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills is in place including effective rota management, annual leave and training arrangements.
  • Has full oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorised individual to ensure rota management and rostering standards are maintained and are effective.
  • Ensures that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD requirements and complete mandatory training.
  • Addresses shortfalls in development and ensures that training and performance issues are addressed.
  • Recognises and rewards positive performance by the nursing staff, commensurate with their roles and responsibilities.
  • Acts as a highly visible role model, mentor and leader, creating a culture that promotes learning, development, inquiry and professionalism, celebrates achievements and shares learning to the benefit of the ward, hospital and wider division.
  • Disseminates implements and monitors compliance with relevant policies and statutory requirements of the hospital, division and group.
  • Takes appropriate action to ensure that the standard of care that patients receive is of the highest standard.
  • Ensures that all patients have clear current care plans that reflect their personalised needs, and are evidence-based and ensures that family members and carers are suitable engaged based on the needs and wants of the patient.

Requirements of the Ward Manager:

  • Have been a registered practitioner, working in clinical settings that are relevant to the post
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Experience of clinical audit and/ or service improvement based on evidence desirable
  • Experience of working in an environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Has been a supervisor of nursing staff
  • Be currently registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council as a first level nurse or with the Health Care Professions Council
  • At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting.
  • Appropriate registration or experience required for the ward
  • Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial and leadership training and development relevant to
  • your area of practice in management and leadership.
  • Trained and current Mentor/Assessor.
  • Computer literate.

Contact:

This Ward Manager job is advertised by Paul Chittock; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.