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

Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse ready to take on a leadership role? We're looking for a Band 7 Ward Manager to lead our dynamic team on Jasmin Ward at Clayponds Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on patient care and drive improvements in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Clayponds Hospital is a 70-bed, medically-led rehabilitation unit providing personalised care to patients recovering from acute illness, regaining function, & preparing to return home and back to their communities. Jasmin Ward is one of our multi-pathology wards, where we care for patients with a wide range of conditions. As Ward Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day operations, leading a team of dedicated nurses and healthcare assistants, & ensuring the delivery of high-quality care tailored to individual needs.

We are looking for someone with excellent leadership skills, the ability to manage and inspire a team, & a passion for delivering patient-centred care. You'll be a role model for your team, providing support, mentorship, & guidance to both experienced staff & new team members. Your ability to think critically, solve problems, & ensure that patient safety is always a priority will be key to your success in this role.

At Clayponds Hospital, we value the well-being and development of our staff, offering a supportive work environment, professional growth opportunities, & the chance to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Main duties of the job

As Ward Manager on Jasmin Ward, you will ensure effective ward management and high standards of patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

Leadership and Team Management: Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team, providing mentorship, ensuring professional development, and managing staffing levels.

Clinical Governance: Oversee patient-centred care, conduct audits, and address clinical issues to maintain compliance and safety.

Operational Management: Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers; manage budgets; and maintain accurate records.

Collaboration and Communication: Work with healthcare professionals, liaise with patients and families, and ensure clear communication with senior management.

Health and Safety: Maintain a safe environment, adhere to infection control protocols, and address incidents promptly.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse, Adult Branch and current NMC Registration
• Mentorship
• Advanced clinical assessment
• Non-medical Independent Prescriber or commitment to complete course
• Leadership and Service Development
• Evidence of recent CPD

Desirable criteria

• Accredited ANP
• Minor-illness

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience and work qualification, preferably within an Intermediate Care or community environment.
• Experience of supervising staff
• Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the nurse role e.g. venepuncture, palliative care, IV therapy
• Experience of quality improvement processes including audit, risk management and a good understanding of clinical governance and change management
• Experience of and ability to communicate effectively with variety of partners and stakeholders - verbal, written and electronically

Desirable criteria

• Experience of providing clinical and operational site cover

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates an understanding of Intermediate Care
• Aware of current professional nursing issues
• Demonstrates sound application of clinical knowledge
• Be able to critically analyse research and use this to substantiate best practice
• Understanding of and application to practice of diversity and equal opportunities
• Ability to influence service delivery and policy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time management and ability to prioritise work
• Good decision making skills
• Effective team working skills

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Self-motivated
• Awareness of limitations to own competence and able to seek support
• Assertiveness
• Ability to adapt to change in the work environment

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 Ward Manager (PDF, 936.2KB)