Ward Manager
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme.All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, highly motivated, caring and committed Ward Manager for Edenwood Ward Carleton Clinic.
Edenwood is an assessment and Treatment Unit for people with learning disabilities whose needs cannot be safely managed at the current time within the community.
On Edenwood the persons mental health and complex care needs can be fully assessed in a safe environment by a team of specialist health professionals.
We offer specialist support for people with a learning disability autism or mental health diagnosis and/ or beviours of concern.
If you welcome a challenge, and a unique opportunity to manage a specialist service, we would like to hear from you. In return we offer a full induction, in-service training programme, regular supervision, and the continued support of a well-established MDT.
Main duties of the job- Take day to day operational management responsibility for the ward team..
- Policy and service development/improvement, in partnership with other lead nurses and the involvement team.
- Be an effective leader and role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Effective management of resources, including: financial, staffing, clinical equipment. Ensuring that the service functions at an optimal level, within its agreed level of resources.
- Responsibility for creating, and maintaining, an environment that is conducive to facilitating learning and development for staff, patients, carers, students and other healthcare professionals. Ensuring all members of staff have regular clinical and management supervision, appraisals, statutory and mandatory training, and access to specialist training to allow them to competently work within all areas of the Physical Treatment Team.
- Change management
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 9^th January 2025Closing date : 23^rd January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RGN/RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent
- Student Assessor /Mentor
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Significant post registration clinical experience
- Leadership experience
- Continued professional development
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Appraisal
- Clinical Supervision
- Complex mental health / learning disabilities needs
- Care Co-ordination
- Safeguarding
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria- Leadership
- Excellent interpersonal and Communication
- Collaborative working
- Time Management
- Operational Management
- Recruitment and Selection
- Change Management
- Resource Management
- Conflict resolution
- Risk Assessment/ Management
- Presentation
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to delegate
- PMVA
- IT skills
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.