Ward Manager - Bodmin CATU/SDEC

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a dynamic Ward Manager to lead our Bodmin Community Assessment Treatment Unit (CATU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) based at Bodmin Community Hospital.

The CATU model is an innovative and dynamic patient pathway of which a key aspect is the assessment of the acute patient and treatment of symptoms aiming to return the patient to their home with the right support.

SDEC is the provision of same day care for emergency patients who would otherwise be admitted to an acute hospital.

Management of good patient flow aiming for a length of stay of 3 dayso Support MDT to take on relevant skills and initiatives within the CATUo Work with the other senior members of the MDT for continual improvements in CATU and patient flowo Work with the operational Lead - Admission Avoidance to develop SDEC working with virtual ward

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job

• To provide managerial and clinical leadership to the nursing team and support staff.
• To manage the daily running of the ward ensuring effective staff rostering and skill mix
• To lead and develop the nursing team
• To ensure the delivery of high-quality evidence-based patient care within the guidelines of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.
• To promote effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary and inter-agency team including medical staff, patients and carers
• To ensure effective management of ward resources including ward budget.
• To support and deputise for the Modern Matron.
• To work flexibly with peers and managers in the Locality, prioritising resources as required.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.