Ward Manager

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Ward Manager to join our Inpatient Forensic Mental Health Service based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

You will join Willow Ward, a 20 bedded rehabilitation ward that provides continuing support to people in their recovery. Many service users are assisted to increase their daily living and community skills and experience much greater independence prior to discharge.

The service provides quality evidence-based nursing advice, support and care for patients and families of patients with mental health needs. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will carry overall continuing responsibility for the management and leadership of the ward including administration, co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and auditing of standards of care.

You will act as a role model, supporting your team to deliver the highest standards of care and providing opportunities for continuing professional development.

We are a 24/7 365-day service. Where the service can support, flexibility may be accommodated to meet your needs. i.e. 9am-5pm / 8am-4pm. Some unsociable hours working may be expected (weekends/nights/bank holidays).

Main duties of the job

As the Ward Manager, you will ensure the effective management of a ward with day-to-day responsibility of managing the shift, and bed management.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

• Undertake assessments of individuals with complex mental health presentations, including those patients presenting with higher levels of risk.

• Ensure appropriate staff resources are planned and deployed to meet safe staffing requirements through rota management using Health Roster. Adjust rotas as necessary to address, for example, episodes of staff absence and requirements for increased observations.

• Develop in collaboration with the patient their care plan and their recovery plan.

• Offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required.

• Take the lead in delivering therapeutic group work programmes as required.

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward.

• Overall responsibility for setting clinical and educational standards and monitoring and maintaining these standards.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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