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Band 7 Main area Ward Manager Grade Band 7 Contract 3 months (Fixed term/Secondment opportunity) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 201-25-559 Site Bodmin Hospital Town Bodmin Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/07/2025 23:59
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
Strategic Themes
Great Care
* Care based on what matters to people.
* Care provided at home or close to home.
* Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
* Prevention and alternatives to hospital.
Great Organisation
* Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
* Technology enabled care.
* Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
* Safe, efficient, effective and productive.
Great People
* A place people love to work and feel valued.
* Living our values with staff (all voices count).
* Attract, grow and develop talent.
* Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.
Great Partner
* Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
* Joined-up community services.
* Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
* Reduce our impact on the environment.
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether thats job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a home office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job Overview
Are you ready to inspire and lead by example?
Were looking for an Ward Manager who will provide strong clinical leadership to our dedicated ward team of staff nurses and healthcare assistants. In this role, you wont just manage from behind a desk you will set the standard for exemplary practice each day.
As Ward Manager, You Will
* Provide hands-on clinical leadership alongside our senior staff nurses
* Ensure safe, effective daily management of the ward
* Supervise and support staff development, including rostering, recruitment, and team growth
* Drive ongoing improvements by implementing and benchmarking best practice
* Collaborate closely with senior clinicians as part of our multidisciplinary team
If youre passionate about delivering high-quality care while empowering and developing your team, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
Step forward and lead with us. Apply today to be the example your team looks up to.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Ward Manager to lead our team in a mental health inpatient setting. You will provide both clinical and operational leadership to ensure high standards of care.
Our ward focuses on creating a therapeutic environment that supports reablement and recovery through a holistic approach. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, collaborating with professionals, carers, and community staff to support safe and timely discharges.
In This Role, You Will
* Take operational and clinical responsibility for the team
* Manage and deliver quality, evidence-based care and interventions
* Support service users and their carers with their health and social care needs
* Help develop services and practices to maintain high standards of care
You will be expected to deliver safe and effective care at all times in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code of Professional Conduct.
Working for our organisation
Were an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve peoples physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, youll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in peoples homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential criteria
* Professional Qualification and registration with professional body
* Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and ability to complete reflective practice
* Up to date knowledge of current legislation, national policies and guidance relevant to people with a Mental Health diagnosis
Desirable criteria
* Clinical management skills and previous experience of service line management
Skills and Aptitude Essential criteria
* Able to engage individuals with complex needs and/or their carers in the admission and discharge pathway
* Up to date clinical skills in providing mental health care to patients in hospital
* Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written communication
Desirable criteria
* Project management and Budget skills
Knowledge and abilities Essential criteria
* Understanding of CQC regulations
* Knowledge and application of KSF, PDR systems, workforce planning and management.
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust We Are Proud To Prioritise The Development Of Our People. To Support This, The Following Opportunities Are Available
* Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
* Protected CPD time for registered staff
* Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
* Leadership and Management development programmes
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities
* A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
* Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
* A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
* Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
* Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
* Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
* Free DBS checks where required
* Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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