Ward Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Hold regular (no less frequently than monthly) ward meetings and ensure Service and Directorate information is cascaded to the team.

2. Facilitate open and effective communication within the ward team.

3. Manage the selection, appointment and retention of ward staff who exemplify the service values and attitudes and ensure the good reputation of the service.

4. Proactively manage sickness and absence of staff within ward team in accordance with service policy.

5. Ensure that duty rotas are prepared and approved; reflecting establishments, skill mix against patient acuity and workload demand and comply with current roster guidance.

6. Be accountable for the achievement of agreed key performance indicators regarding quality, safety, patient/staff experience and resources.

7. Demonstrate responsibility for reporting all accidents/untoward incidents and harms and ensuring relevant documentation is completed and taking appropriate action in the light of emerging trends.

8. Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Registered Manager and Deputies.

9. Be responsible for the safety, privacy, dignity, respect and well-being of the patients, staff and all visitors to the clinical area.

10. Demonstrate the wards compliance with and achievement of ward/departmental quality and performance objectives by completing monthly audits, taking appropriate remedial action as necessary

11. Be accountable for the delivery of and monitoring of quality and performance standards of services provided to the ward by external agencies

12. Ensure the control, administration and disposal of prescribed drugs and medications within the service.

13. Participate in the internal audit process and action deficits identified.

14. Participate in all establishment meetings such as Clinical Governance and Morning Handover.

15. Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times.

16. Undertake other duties appertaining to the post as required by the Manager.

17. Continual personal development to develop oneself and the role.

18. In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the service or manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to equivalent of registered nurse, health and social care management qualifications or other relevant field.
• Previous experience as a registered nurse with 5 to 7 years working in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations.
• Experience in managing staff, motivating teams and recruiting new staff members.
• An understanding of staff induction, supervision, and appraisal processes.
• Leadership and collaborative working style.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexibility required and ability to share on call in 24hr working environment.
• A commitment to the provision of high quality care with an interest in the care, learning and development of vulnerable adults in designated service user type.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

InMind

Address

Battersea Bridge House

1 Randall Close

London

SW11 3TG

Employer's website

https://www.inmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)