Ward Manager

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West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.

Job overview

Have 24-hour operational managerial accountability for the delivery of nursing care to patients on the ward.

Provide clear nursing and managerial leadership to the patients and staff of the ward, managing the daily affairs of the ward to sustain current and improve standards of care to patients.

Ensure that the ward environment is maintained to a high standard in lieu with CQC standards and outcomes

Assume line management and budgetary responsibility for a team establishment that includes qualified and unqualified staff and admin staff working on the ward.

Provide expert clinical leadership to ensure high standards of patient care

Work closely and alongside community services, Clinical Commissioning Groups and the relevant local Authorities to ensure best use of resources and management of in-patient beds.

Main duties of the job

Co-ordinate bed management for the ward, ensuring good planning arrangements for admission and safe discharge of patients.

Ensure a safe and therapeutic ward environment, making efforts to reduce the numbers of Patient Safety Incidents.

In the event of Patient Safety Incidents, ensure they are dealt with swiftly and in line with policy. Organise support to patients following incidents and debriefing staff. Draw out learning points and areas for practice development.

Investigate complaints, accidents and Patient Safety Incidents in accordance with agreed procedure and prepare reports.

Ensure ward hygiene, ward cleanliness, infection control and the maintenance of ward fabric, reporting deficiencies where appropriate to Matron, Service Manager, the Estates and Facilities Department.

Ensure systems are in place for the safekeeping of patients' property and valuables in accordance with Trust's patients' property procedure.

Actively participate in conjunction with other disciplines, in the formulation and implementation of ward and unit policies as required.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.

Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.

We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.

We're rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.

We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Co-ordinate bed management for the ward, ensuring good planning arrangements for admission and safe discharge of patients.

Ensure a safe and therapeutic ward environment, making efforts to reduce the numbers of Patient Safety Incidents.

In the event of Patient Safety Incidents, ensure they are dealt with swiftly and in line with policy. Organise support to patients following incidents and debriefing staff. Draw out learning points and areas for practice development.

Investigate complaints, accidents and Patient Safety Incidents in accordance with agreed procedure and prepare reports.

Ensure ward hygiene, ward cleanliness, infection control and the maintenance of ward fabric, reporting deficiencies where appropriate to Matron, Service Manager, the Estates and Facilities Department

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RMN Part III
• Nursing or other relevant qualification
• ENB 998 or other teaching qualifications

Desirable criteria

• Dementia awareness

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience working with relevant client group
• Understanding and competent in recognising and implementing Safeguarding Policy
• Supervision and appraisal of nurses and students
• Policy development
• Knowledge of agencies to support patients and their families

Desirable criteria

• Research Skills
• Computer literacy

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Excellent leadership qualities
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Risk assessment and risk management skills
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act
• Competency in safe custody & administration of drugs
• Understanding of Mental capacity/covert medication and DOLs issues

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).

Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD & PS (PDF, 696.3KB)