Clinical Ward Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepare to Care induction

Job summary

Willow Ward Wirral PICU is seeking a Clinical Ward Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in a six-month fixed-term role. The post requires a nursing degree and NMC registration in Mental Health or Learning Disability, with Band 6 level experience and strong leadership in clinical practice.

You will oversee safe, compassionate care, supervise staff, and ensure quality standards are met through evidence-based practice and collaborative partnerships with service users, carers, families and

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability)

Responsibilities

• Overall operational and clinical responsibility for safe, compassionate care on Willow Ward Wirral PICU.
• Line management and clinical leadership of nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensuring person-centred care meets quality and safety standards, working with service users, carers, families and external partners.
• Leading staff in evidence-based practice, with regular supervision and appraisal.
• Managing administrative and operational resources cost-effectively and evaluating the standard of service.
• Co-ordinating multidisciplinary working and continuity of care across disciplines and services.
• Carrying out nursing procedures to a safe standard in line with the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Supporting the 6Cs in the practice and delivery of care on the ward.

Skills

Psychiatric & medical knowledge

Recovery model of care

MH Act knowledge

Governance & quality

Performance management

Service planning

Education

Degree in nursing or equivalent

CPD evidence

Tools

Advanced computer skills

Advanced clinical skills course

Job description

The Clinical Ward Manager post sits on Willow Ward Wirral PICU, a psychiatric intensive care unit for individuals with serious mental health conditions admitted for assessment and treatment. The post holder carries overall operational and clinical responsibility for safe, compassionate care on the unit, leading nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team. It is a six-month fixed-term role working with service users, carers, families and external partners on person-centred care. Applicants need a mental health or learning disability registration and experience of managing clinical practice at Band 6.

What the job involves

• Overall operational management and clinical responsibility for safe, compassionate care on the unit, in line with Trust policy
• Line management and clinical leadership of nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team
• Ensuring person-centred care meets quality and safety standards, working with service users, carers, families and external partners
• Leading staff in evidence-based practice, with regular supervision and appraisal
• Managing administrative and operational resources cost-effectively and evaluating the standard of service
• Co-ordinating multidisciplinary working and continuity of care across disciplines and services
• Carrying out nursing procedures to a safe standard in line with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Supporting the 6Cs in the practice and delivery of care on the ward

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability)

Experience

• Managing clinical practice at Band 6
• Leading safeguarding issues and advising other staff
• Supporting clients with complex needs
• Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team
• Providing clinical and managerial supervision
• Managing clinical risk and monitoring standards of care

Skills & knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of psychiatric and medical conditions, treatment, medication side effects and contraindications
• Knowledge of the Recovery Model of Care
• Current knowledge of the Mental Health Act and clinical and social governance framework
• Understanding of the role of other organisations supporting people with mental health needs
• Knowledge of performance management and of planning and developing services

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check, paid for by the applicant

Other

• Alignment with Trust values, the 6Cs: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency

Nice to have

• RGN
• Advanced clinical skills course
• Masters degree, or working towards one in a clinical speciality
• Knowledge of the wider NHS agenda and best practice
• Advanced computer skills, including spreadsheets
• Experience of working with other client groups and varied models of care
• Experience of managing staff performance
• Experience of delivering transformation or transactional change

What’s offered

• Up to 3 weeks induction training through the Prepare to Care programme