Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative nurse ,with a real passion for inpatient nursing on a female acute ward, to be the next Wintle Ward Manager
Wintle ward is a 16-bedded female acute ward for females with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder. We 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 leadership and management in the in-patient setting you could be the right person to lead, manage and inspire our dedicated team.
We can also support you in access additional Leadership Modules to explore further your career progression.
Come and join us!!
Main duties of the job
As the Wintle 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, facilitation, and education to the nursing team.
You will work In conjunction with the multidisciplinary ward leadership team, including the Modern Matron, Consultant Psychiatrist and Consultant Psychologist.
You will contribute to the development of acute service provision across the Adult Acute Pathway.
You will also work closely with the Senior Matron, Head of Nursing, Head of Service, and Clinical Director.
Working for our organisation
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:
1. Excellent opportunities for career progression
2. Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
3. 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
4. NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
5. Competitive pension scheme
6. Lease car scheme
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. Mental Health First Aiders
10. Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
11. Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
12. Wintle ward is a 16-bedded female acute ward for females with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder.
13. We are involved in quality improvement (QI) projects designed to improve patient care and outcomes using evidence based practice
14. We are a member of QNWA and accredited.Learning and development opportunities include Non-Medical Prescribing, (NMP) Clinical Leadership in Health care, Psychosocial and Family interventions and Professional Nurse advocacy (PNA)
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
15. Experience of nursing within an acute setting
16. Experience of deputy ward manager/team leader role
Desirable criteria
17. Ward management experience
18. Experience of accreditation processes
Qualifications
Essential criteria
19. Registered Nurse
20. Mentor qualification
Desirable criteria
21. QI qualification/experience
22. Management/Leadership qualification
Knowledge/Skills
Essential criteria
23. Can demonstrate clear evidence of continued professional development.
24. Sound skills in clinical risk assessment and management.
25. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983.
26. Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.
Personal Management
Essential criteria
27. Able to organise/prioritise time effectively
28. Demonstrates initiative.
29. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
30. All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
31. Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
32. Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
33. Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
34. We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
35. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values – safe, caring and excellent.
36. Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
37. Oxford is a world-renowned centre of excellence for research. Oxford Health works closely with the University of Oxford department of Psychiatry and the Department of Primary care, has a Biomedical Research Centre dedicated to improving mental health and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford site. The Trust also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) which carries out applied research that directly impacts patient health and wellbeing