Ward Manager

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for the position of Ward Manager on Saffron Ward.

Saffron Ward is 23 bedded ward for patients to be stepped down from the general hospital or stepped up from the community when suffering with a delirium who require a further period of assessment. Saffron Ward is for patients over the age of 65.

Saffron Ward aims to optimise older peoples health, wellbeing and independence through medical, nursing and therapy interventions.

The successful post holder will have excellent leadership and management skills and be committed to providing an inclusive environment where staff and patients are encouraged to thrive and reach their maximum potential.

Main duties of the job

The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staff. •To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as the senior point of contact on the ward. •To lead on the formulation of staff rotas to ensure the most effective use of manpower and resources in relation to service user need and ward activity. •To lead on the monitoring of all staff sickness, in accordance with Trust policies. •To ensure that all staff follow the guidelines identified in the Trust and National policies. •To participate in the investigation of patient complaints, as per Trust Complaints procedure, aiming to settle complaints with local resolutions at ward level. When unable to do so, to communicate without delay to the Service Manager.

• To assist in ensuring that all clinical equipment is correctly maintained and that all appropriate staff are competent in its correct application. •To deputise for the Service Manager in their absence when requested

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Ward Manager-Inpatients will provide a comprehensive and specialist mental health service to older people with both functional and organic illness within the inpatient service. •To provide leadership and support to the inpatient nursing team, and to have responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the ward. •To deliver a high standard of care to older people inpatient services users. •To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated resources. •To ensure the ward complies with all aspects of the Care Act 2014 and ensure the wards meet all the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

The post will encompass both day and night duty, to support the delivery of inpatient services across the 24-hour period