Ward Manager

Job summary

West London NHS exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager position on our Female Acute admission wards, Robin ward & Grosvenor. This is an ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Band 6 Nurse seeking to broaden their management and supervisory experience on an inpatient setting.

We are looking for a forward thinking, emotionally resilient and clinically creditable individual who can thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment. The post-holder must demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and motivate staff to deliver the core objectives for the trust, whilst supporting individual development within the team.

The successful candidate will receive a full induction and be given proactive support to undertake this challenging yet highly rewarding management role. This includes being part of a very supportive senior team where there is a proactive approach to clinical and professional development.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please complete the application with summary of your skills and expertise relating these to the role set out in the attached job description and employee specification, your relevant professional experience to date and a rationale for wanting to be considered for this post. If you like to discuss the post further, please contact Augustine Malahleka, Head of Acute services in Hounslow Augustine.malahleka@westlondon.nhs.uk or Sophie White, Modern Matron Sophie.white@westlondon.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

As the manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of nursing care to patients on the ward, ensuring high standards of care are met. Your role involves providing strong leadership to patients and staff, managing day-to-day operations, and striving for continuous improvement in care quality. You will also maintain a high standard of the ward environment in accordance with CQC guidelines.

You will also lead a team comprising qualified and unqualified staff, as well as admin personnel. Your clinical leadership skills will play a vital role in upholding the highest standards of patient care. Collaboration with community services, CCG and local authorities will be essential for and managing patient care and bed flow effectively.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will collaborate with the Head of Acute services to ensure the smooth running of in-patient services, ensuring they are delivered safely, to a high standard, and within budget.

Moreover, you will oversee bed coordination within the ward to facilitate seamless admission and discharge processes for patients. Create a safe and healing environment to reduce Patient Safety Incidents. Respond promptly to incidents, offer patient support, and conduct staff debriefings. Provide guidance, promote staff well-being, and assist in training new staff. Lead by example by maintaining high clinical standards and offering expert nursing leadership for patients with complex needs.

About us

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' overallby 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.