Ward Manager/Team Lead

Job summary

To be an effective leader, creating a well led, safe, effective and responsive caring environment. To act as ward manager with 24-hour operational responsibility for managing, co-ordinating and delegating work and working closely with a multi-professional team, planning and monitoring to ensure effective use of resources within allocated budgets and to liaise with other health and social care professionals across organisations to ensure continuous service provision and identify the potential for service developments.

To provide expert general medical clinical management for patients with rehabilitation and/or complex care needs, who are at risk of deteriorating health that may result in declining quality of life and professional and accountable leadership of the ward team ensuring positive outcomes and quality care for patients. To provide expert stroke and neuro rehabilitation management, alongside the therapy team, working closely to develop the service.

To ensure that the ward team contributes to the implementation of the Trusts Nursing and Clinical Governance Strategies incorporating CQC standards.

Main duties of the job

Provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of the Trust's objectives and priorities.

. Be accountable 24/7, for the delivery of high standards of compassionate care in line with the Trusts Strategy and reflecting the Trusts values

. Undertake senior nurse role and responsibilities across the inpatient areas as required, including participation in a weekend/BH rota.

. Act as a role model and change agent to influence the adoption of best practice with regards to care standards.

. Responsible for ward budget ensuring the effective use of resources within allocated funding.

To act as investigator and final approver for incidents occurring within ward area, when appropriate, ensuring all staff are trained in using Safeguard and participate in learning from incidents.

. To be responsible for recognising and reporting risks, reviewing and updating the locality Risk Register.

. Support the investigation of complaints demonstrating good understanding of the complaints process and participating in early, local resolution whenever possible.

. Complete and submit statistics including performance indicators and returns at the required time.

. Maintain accountability for practice following the Nursing and Midwifery Council Codes of Professional Conduct and compliance with the Trust's Policies and Procedures.

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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

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

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

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

Employer's website

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

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