Caburn Ward Manager - 6 month secondment/fixed term contract
Welcome from our Chief Executive
Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care.This involves helping us achieve our strategy to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through People, Prevention and Partnerships.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced nurse to join the leadership team on Caburn Ward as the Ward Manager. We encourage you to apply if you are an experienced Band 6 nurse or a current Band 7 nurse.
Caburn Ward is currently a 17 bedded female acute inpatient ward located within Mill View Hospital in Hove. We primarily work with individuals who are aged 18-65. In 2025, hospital changes will mean that Caburn Ward will be turning into a 20 bedded mixed adult acute inpatient ward.
Ward Managers are central to achieving the highest of standards within the NHS. They are role models for their teams and for the wider hospital and organisation.
Our shared values within the team at Mill View are important to us and view ourselves as one team, not individual areas and wards that work in isolation. It is important to us as a leadership team that we look after and support each other when needed, particularly during times that may be challenging.At Mill View, we have a culture where patient and staff ideas and concerns are listened to and we encourage those that share these values to apply.
Main duties of the job
We recognise that this is a uniquely demanding role, yet it is one that can be rewarding beyond measure.
We are looking for someone who leads a team with passion, clinical expertise and great communication. We need you to help us sustain our high standards and to help us to continue to develop further. You will be expected to have a good understanding of professional boundaries and ensure you uphold the NMC code of conduct.It is a role where you will be empowered to implement positive changes on the ward.
On Caburn Ward, we feel that providing the highest standards of care and ensuring the implementation of least restrictive practice are of paramount importance.
The successful post holder will receive support and regular supervision from the Ward Matron. They will be joining an experienced wider hospital leadership team that is friendly, supportive and committed to providing innovative high standards of care to all those that use our services.
Working for our organisation
You will be managing a team that is resilient, thoughtful in its approach and most of all, kind and supportive to the patients they care for and the colleagues they work alongside. The fully established and experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team on Regency Ward have 2 away days per year to allow time for learning, team building and reflection.
Flexible working is important to us at Mill View Hospital and we would consider any flexible working requests you may have which will help you have a healthy work-life balance. You would be provided with on-going support via regular supervision and weekly leadership meetings.
We welcome anyone interested in this role to get in touch for an informal conversation before making a application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The purpose of your role as Ward Manager is to be responsible for and provide effective leadership for a clinical team ensuring a high-quality service on Caburn Ward.
We are looking for someone who leads a team with passion, clinical expertise and great communication. The successful candidate will need the managerial and leadership skills to run a busy and demanding ward, as well as the clinical expertise to inform the right supervisory decisions.It is hard to think of another clinical role that requires such a combination of skills and attributes, and where the impact of a person's leadership can be so keenly felt by ward staff and patients alike.
The key responsibilities are:
To be responsible for the management and leadership of a team of health professionals providing care over a 24-hour period including responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the patients within their sphere of responsibility
To provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team
To deliver a service within the agreed budgets and resources ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness
Ensure that a culture of effective risk management is present within the team
To act as role model and knowledge resource to the nursing team
To represent the clinical area in all relevant forums and meetings
To drive continuous improvement and to ensure a psychologically safe environment for staff and patients.
To be a successful Ward Manager on Caburn Ward, you will be:
An experienced leader in a Band 6 or 7 role
A Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Passionate about patient care
Ability to prioritise competing demands and work under pressure to safely problem solve.
Person specification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria- Extensive experience of acute care in the care group and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
- Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
- Experience of managing staff
- Previous experience in similar role
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to provide and receive complex and emotive information with staff, service users, carers and other stakeholders
- An open and facilitative style of leadership which can be adapted when necessary to ensure delivery of objectives
- Able to hold professionals and peers to account
Approach/Values
Essential criteria- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust
- Can use constructive criticism and openly seeks to review and reflect on own style and presentation
- Resilient and motivated with drive and vision that is able to work on own initiative and manage a range of priorities across competing agendas
- Empathy towards the needs of people using mental health and related services, and a vision of how services can make step changes for improvement
- Commitment to the aims and values of the NHS combined with high personal integrity
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people.It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.
Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.