Ward Manager
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50,000 to £55,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2024 |
| Location: | TN40 2JE |
| Company: | Bramley Health |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 34199-130-04161245 |
Summary
WARD MANAGER
We are looking to recruit a WARD MANAGER to work at the LANGFORD CENTRE (CQC Rating: Good) Mental Health Hospital. The Langford Centre is a 73 bedded Mental Health Hospital made up of six wards, this will will be responsible for our low secure unit.
The aim of the ward manager role is to be responsible and accountable for the day to day management of the unit.
This is achieved by demonstrating excellent leadership skills and an enthusiasm for staff and service development, and to work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
FURTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WARD MANAGER WILL INCLUDE:
General:
o Manage the day-to-day running of the services and coordinating its operations
o Train, supervise, appraise, line manage and retain all nursing and support staff for the service
o Coordinate the staff rota and ensure clinical cover remains compliant and in accordance with the service specification
o Contribute to clinical governance meetings
Clinical:
o Monitor the day-to-day clinical care of all residents in the service
o Ensure the completion of necessary CPA, Managers Panels and Mental Health Tribunal reports by members of the clinical team
o Provide out of hours cover on an ''on-call'' basis in accordance to company's policy
o Ensure the appropriate communication and liaison with referring clinicians care coordinators or other clinical staff involved in patients care
o Facilitate care programme approach meetings, ward rounds, managers panels, mental health review tribunals and multidisciplinary care planning meetings
o Effectively coordinate the review patients in at regular intervals as clinically indicated
o To ensure medication is administered as prescribed and that it is reviewed at appropriate intervals by medical staff
o Facilitate and coordinate treatment plans using the care programme approach. Also using good clinical practice within the MDT setting. Ensuring effective use of resources and the updating of plans within agreed time limits
o Alongside the consultant psychiatrist the Ward Manager is responsible for coordinating the smooth flow of care from admission of discharge
o Some shift work will be required on a regular basis to support the nursing team with their duties
ABOUT YOU, THE SUCCESSFUL WARD MANAGER
o Relevant qualifications and NMC registration
o Strong experience working as a nurse in a Mental Health setting
o Confidence, resilience, a professional approach and the ability to balance quality and commercial considerations
What's in it for you?
o Special discounted rates cinema tickets at Vue, Odeon, etc.
o Up to 50% off activities such as Paintball
o Up to 40% off on Food & Drinks
o Special discounted rates on Health & Beauty products
o Special discounted rates on Tech & Electronics
o Special discounted rates on international travel, Hotel, Parking etc..
o Special discounted rates on supermarket vouchers
o Gadget insurance at great prices
o Free movies and TV shows to stream
o Free coffee!
ABOUT US
Bramley Health is a specialist health and social care provider based in South London and the South East of England. Our key focus is to support individuals with complex and challenging needs. This is to maximize their independence to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. We achieve this through outcome-focused models of care with an integrated care pathway.
Our pathway spans from Specialist Hospital to Enhanced Residential services and Supported living. We focus on delivering high quality services with a clear Care Pathway in four specialist service lines:
o Neurocognitive Disorders Services
o Female Complex Needs Services (Borderline Personality Disorder)
o Learning Disabilities Services
o Mental Health Services
If you are interested learning more about the Ward Manager role, then click apply or please do get in touch directly.
We are looking to recruit a WARD MANAGER to work at the LANGFORD CENTRE (CQC Rating: Good) Mental Health Hospital. The Langford Centre is a 73 bedded Mental Health Hospital made up of six wards, this will will be responsible for our low secure unit.
The aim of the ward manager role is to be responsible and accountable for the day to day management of the unit.
This is achieved by demonstrating excellent leadership skills and an enthusiasm for staff and service development, and to work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
FURTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WARD MANAGER WILL INCLUDE:
General:
o Manage the day-to-day running of the services and coordinating its operations
o Train, supervise, appraise, line manage and retain all nursing and support staff for the service
o Coordinate the staff rota and ensure clinical cover remains compliant and in accordance with the service specification
o Contribute to clinical governance meetings
Clinical:
o Monitor the day-to-day clinical care of all residents in the service
o Ensure the completion of necessary CPA, Managers Panels and Mental Health Tribunal reports by members of the clinical team
o Provide out of hours cover on an ''on-call'' basis in accordance to company's policy
o Ensure the appropriate communication and liaison with referring clinicians care coordinators or other clinical staff involved in patients care
o Facilitate care programme approach meetings, ward rounds, managers panels, mental health review tribunals and multidisciplinary care planning meetings
o Effectively coordinate the review patients in at regular intervals as clinically indicated
o To ensure medication is administered as prescribed and that it is reviewed at appropriate intervals by medical staff
o Facilitate and coordinate treatment plans using the care programme approach. Also using good clinical practice within the MDT setting. Ensuring effective use of resources and the updating of plans within agreed time limits
o Alongside the consultant psychiatrist the Ward Manager is responsible for coordinating the smooth flow of care from admission of discharge
o Some shift work will be required on a regular basis to support the nursing team with their duties
ABOUT YOU, THE SUCCESSFUL WARD MANAGER
o Relevant qualifications and NMC registration
o Strong experience working as a nurse in a Mental Health setting
o Confidence, resilience, a professional approach and the ability to balance quality and commercial considerations
What's in it for you?
o Special discounted rates cinema tickets at Vue, Odeon, etc.
o Up to 50% off activities such as Paintball
o Up to 40% off on Food & Drinks
o Special discounted rates on Health & Beauty products
o Special discounted rates on Tech & Electronics
o Special discounted rates on international travel, Hotel, Parking etc..
o Special discounted rates on supermarket vouchers
o Gadget insurance at great prices
o Free movies and TV shows to stream
o Free coffee!
ABOUT US
Bramley Health is a specialist health and social care provider based in South London and the South East of England. Our key focus is to support individuals with complex and challenging needs. This is to maximize their independence to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. We achieve this through outcome-focused models of care with an integrated care pathway.
Our pathway spans from Specialist Hospital to Enhanced Residential services and Supported living. We focus on delivering high quality services with a clear Care Pathway in four specialist service lines:
o Neurocognitive Disorders Services
o Female Complex Needs Services (Borderline Personality Disorder)
o Learning Disabilities Services
o Mental Health Services
If you are interested learning more about the Ward Manager role, then click apply or please do get in touch directly.