Clinical Ward Manager

Job summary

Austen House is a specialist, low secure mental health inpatient unit that helps young people, both male and female, aged 12 - 18 years. Young people using our service have complex mental health problems which mean they pose a risk to themselves or others.

This role carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the developing, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and setting standards of care, the management of a designated ward including the deployment and supervision of staff where the teaching of students and/or extensive nursing intervention is required.

Carry continuing overall responsibility for the management of nursing services within the Unit during those times when such duties are delegated by the senior nurse to the post holder whilst on call or to cover for leave/absence.

Take lead responsibility to assess and make nursing recommendations to the Responsible Medical Officer on the suitability of Patients for admission to the Unit. Formulate policy relevant to their sphere of influence.

Carry continuing responsibility for the management of the total resource within their allocated sphere of influence. Have direct clinical involvement with the defined speciality of forensic mental health nursing.

Main duties of the job

Under the overall direction of the Head of Clinical Service/Modern Matron, maintain high standards of patient Be professionally responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care

Maintain a supportive leadership profile for the Charge Nurses, Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and Health Care Support Workers

Work collaboratively with medical staff and other health professionals supporting the delivery of patient care. Ensuring the well-being of patients, staff and visitors is paramount to the unit ethos.

To undertake responsibility for the implementation of Trust personnel

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Austen House

Tatchbury Mount, Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2TA

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Austen House

Tatchbury Mount, Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2TA

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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