Ward Manager

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Annual leave 27 days

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Well-being Day

Employee assistance

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Ward Manager for Ashurst Ward (PICU) to lead high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership in an inpatient setting. You will role-model best practice, supervise the team and drive service improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have PICU experience, leadership in inpatient settings, and familiarity with Healthroster; strong communication and risk management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of nursing within a PICU setting.
• Experience in deputy ward manager/team leader role.
• Experience using Healthroster.

Responsibilities

• Provide, maintain and develop nursing care to optimum standard within resources.
• Offer role modelling, supervision and education to the nursing team.
• Review/respond to PICU referrals and govern the service via auditing.
• Participate in the duty manager rota with clinical support and advice.
• Maintain 24-hour managerial responsibility for the ward.
• Lead joint working with statutory/voluntary agencies for responsive service delivery.
• Manage day-to-day flow of Health Based Place Of Safety.

Skills

PICU experience

Leadership & management

Communication

Clinical risk assessment

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

Healthroster

Job description

As the Ashurst Ward Manager, you would be responsible for the effective operational management, organisation and delivery of high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership within the inpatient ward. You will provide, maintain and develop nursing care to the optimum standard possible within the resources provided. The ward manager is seen as a clinical leader, providing role modelling and education to the nursing team.,

• To provide, maintain and develop nursing care to the optimum standard possible within the resources provided.
• The Ward Manager will be providing role modelling, supervision and education to the nursing team.
• To be a proactive member of the MDT, including supporting in reviewing and responding promptly to PICU referrals and governing the service through auditing.
• To participate in the duty manager rota providing clinical support, advice and practical involvement as required to ensure the safe provision of the clinical services.
• Support the provision of 24-hour full and accountable managerial responsibility for the ward.
• To take the lead in ensuring effective joint working with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure responsive and appropriate service delivery to users and carers.
• To manage the day to day flow of our Health Based Place Of Safety.
• Are you a highly motivated and innovative nurse, with a real passion for PICU nursing, looking for a new opportunity in a fast paced environment?
• Ashurst Ward are looking for a Ward Manager with a caring, non-judgemental, and inclusive attitude, who is committed to the delivery of safe, high quality care in an acute ward setting. If you have experience of PICU, leadership and management in the in-patient setting you could be the right person to lead, manage and inspire our dedicated team.
• Experience of nursing within an PICU setting
• Experience of deputy ward manager/team leader role
• Experience of using Healthroster

Desirable criteria

• Ward management experience
• Experience of accreditation processes, Registered Nurse
• Good knowledge of trust policies, processes and procedures, QI qualification/experience
• Management/Leadership qualification, Can demonstrate clear evidence of continued professional development.
• Sound skills in clinical risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.
• Able to organise/prioritise time effectively
• Demonstrates initiative.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
• Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
• Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
• At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• Well-being Day
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion tea