We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Ward Manager for Fendrod Ward, Cefn Coed Hospital. The post holder will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, with experience of working with patients with mental health issues, complex needs with a recovery focused philosophy.
The successful candidate will be required to work Monday - Friday, however may also include shift work outside of core hours when service demand is required.
Fendrod Ward is a Male adult acute treatment Ward, providing multi-disciplinary care and treatment for patients who experience a wide range of mental health problems, aiming to support them through their recovery journey in the safest and least restrictive manner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the Operational, Clinical, Performance and Governance Management of the Ward. This will entail effectively managing the nursing services and resources within the Ward. This is inclusive of managing the daily functioning of the ward, responsibility for all staff management, resource allocation,modernisation and development of the workforce.
The Ward Manager will lead, co-ordinate and contribute to the delivery of a quality service for patients and their families or carers, by the setting of standards and providing continued responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, via the nursing and Multi- Disciplinary Team which are coherent, consistently applied and in line with Operational Policies.
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Job responsibilities
The Ward Manager will be a source of expert knowledge, taking an active role in the education, development, appraisal, supervision and support of the workforce within the ward. The individual will deploy nursing staff with responsibility for both the recruitment and retention of the workforce.
The Ward Manager will ensure nursing care is carried out in line with the Clinical Governance and Quality and Safety agenda both locally, in line with the Service Group and the wider Health Boards agenda and ensure excellent quality care is provided to our patients
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
* Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration
* Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional pratice, complaince, professional standards and the wider NHS Recognised management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies e.g. Bronze IQ
* Teaching/Coaching qualification (or equivalent demonstrable experience) Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
* Relevant clinical experience
* Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
* Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff.
* Experience of leading a team
Essential Aptitude and abilities
* Excellent communication skills (verbal/listening/written) Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills IT skills Passion for supporting the development of others Advanced clinical skills Leadership skills Evidence of effectively implementing change in the clinical practice, able to demonstrate research-based practice. Ability to delegate and prioritise work ,able to manage time effectively Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision.
* Working a shift pattern which is complementary to role within leadership team of clinical area, with aim of providing maximum visibility of nursing leadership team across 7 days of week - to be agreed with nursing Management team on appointment.
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Essential
* Ability to travel within geographical area.
* Able to work hours flexibly.
* Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
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.
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