Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager at Priority House, Maidstone, Kent.
Chartwell Ward is a 18 bed , working age, adult ward.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated, patient and staff centred qualified nurse to maintain the high quality care delivery. Chartwell Ward already provides and supports innovation and development. It is essential that you have leadership experience.
Main duties of the job
- To provide accurate, timely reports and discharge
- To deal with e-mail correspondence in a timely
- To monitor the record keeping of junior / non-qualified staff and students where appropriate
- To link with special interest groups both internal and external to the Trust to share good practice
- To act as a representative of the service
- Take account of cultural issues in communication with everyone, including work
- Understand what translation and advocacy services are available and follow correct
- Ensures that the electronic Health and Social Care Records of self, of Deputy Ward Manager, and of junior colleagues are up to date, accurate and consistent with Trust
- Establish and maintain accurate, complete and up to date care plans in Line with Trust policies and
- Effectively use Trust electronic tools and IT
- Implement strategies which facilitate adherence to treatment including negotiation skills,early warning signs monitoring and psycho-education, and motivational interviewing skills
About us
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.
The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain NMC registration through agreed
- Work alongside the Service Manager/Modern Matron and other professional colleagues to identify and implement competency development within the Ward Team
- Actively participate in own PDR/Supervision/Mentorship and act as a provider of this to the Deputy Ward Manager and to all junior staff, delegating as appropriate
- Line manage a multidisciplinary team which may include RMNs, RGNs and OTs
- Develop a Supervision and Appraisal Tree for the Ward indicating individual responsibility for training
- Undertake own mandatory and role-specific training/CPD as
- Identify and develop skills, knowledge, and information and access appropriate agreed training using a variety of
- To work regularly and closely with partner agencies in ensuring that staff receive the most recent training and updates relating to end of life
- Identify a Student Link Nurse for the Ward and contribute to the review of students and their placements from the local University in partnership with the Practice Placement Facilitators.
- Be on the live register of mentors and participate in student mentorship and
- Be aware of the individual professional responsibilities to develop practice and delivery of care through clinical governance frameworks g. Audit, surveys, supervision, CPD.
- Develop a full list of roles and responsibilities for the Ward, so that each Junior Colleague has a clear understanding of their contribution to the Team, enabling Personal Development for each staff member e. Infection Prevention and Control Link Nurse, CQC Link Nurse, Health and Safety Link Nurse etc.
- Demonstrate application of reflection to everyday
- Respond/resolve any issues affecting learning, development and performance with the guidance of the Service Manager/Modern Matron
- Be familiar with the skills, strengths and areas requiring development of all staff within the Ward
- Provide the necessary support and opportunities for staff to develop their skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain NMC registration through agreed
- Work alongside the Service Manager/Modern Matron and other professional colleagues to identify and implement competency development within the Ward Team
- Actively participate in own PDR/Supervision/Mentorship and act as a provider of this to the Deputy Ward Manager and to all junior staff, delegating as appropriate
- Line manage a multidisciplinary team which may include RMNs, RGNs and OTs
- Develop a Supervision and Appraisal Tree for the Ward indicating individual responsibility for training
- Undertake own mandatory and role-specific training/CPD as
- Identify and develop skills, knowledge, and information and access appropriate agreed training using a variety of
- To work regularly and closely with partner agencies in ensuring that staff receive the most recent training and updates relating to end of life
- Identify a Student Link Nurse for the Ward and contribute to the review of students and their placements from the local University in partnership with the Practice Placement Facilitators.
- Be on the live register of mentors and participate in student mentorship and
- Be aware of the individual professional responsibilities to develop practice and delivery of care through clinical governance frameworks g. Audit, surveys, supervision, CPD.
- Develop a full list of roles and responsibilities for the Ward, so that each Junior Colleague has a clear understanding of their contribution to the Team, enabling Personal Development for each staff member e. Infection Prevention and Control Link Nurse, CQC Link Nurse, Health and Safety Link Nurse etc.
- Demonstrate application of reflection to everyday
- Respond/resolve any issues affecting learning, development and performance with the guidance of the Service Manager/Modern Matron
- Be familiar with the skills, strengths and areas requiring development of all staff within the Ward
- Provide the necessary support and opportunities for staff to develop their skills
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
- registered nurse
- one year leadership experience
Desirable
desirable
Essential
- completed a leadership course
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
- registered nurse
- one year leadership experience
Desirable
desirable
Essential
- completed a leadership course
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
