Ward Manager

Ward Manager

Reference

PRI98117

Location

Burston House, Rectory Road, Burston, IP22 5TU

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£48,640.87 per annum

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Key Responsibilities:
As the Ward Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care across various wards, including rehabilitation and low secure wards, for patients with Learning Disabilities and Mental Disorders.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Leadership and Team Management: Provide clear leadership to the Nursing team, efficiently managing shifts for optimal patient care.
• Patient-Centered Care: Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships to enhance patient engagement, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Compliance and Ethical Practice: Adhere to all codes of conduct, standards, and legislation. Respect the rights of others and promote ethical practice at all times.
• Care Planning and Assessment: Contribute to patient assessments, collaborate with individuals to formulate care plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Education and Mentorship: Mentor and support student nurses and other team members, contributing to their professional development.
• Professional Development: Promote continuous professional development within the team, ensuring they are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.

To succeed in this role, you will need:
• RMN or RNLD Qualification: Hold a valid RMN or RNLD qualification.
• Post-Registration Experience: Have a minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience.
• Supervisory Experience: Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role within a healthcare setting.
• Mentoring Certificate: Possess a recognised mentoring certificate (preferable).
• Teaching and Assessment Skills: Ability to assess and teach junior staff effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Proven ability to coordinate care, prioritise tasks, and manage Health & Safety issues.
• Drive for Learning: Exhibit a strong drive to learn, develop, and stay updated with the latest practices in the field.
• Patient-Centered Approach: Show a deep commitment to patient-centered care and uphold values-based and evidence-based practice.
• Team-Oriented Attitude: Possess a flexible, positive, and team-oriented approach to work.

If you are a dedicated and experienced healthcare professional looking to make a significant impact in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we invite you to apply for the role of Ward Manager at Burston House.

Division DBS info

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please

If you forward any CV's to the Priory Group and you are not on the Priory Group PSL and have not been asked to work on the above role we will accept the CV as a gift.

Job Description

Ward_Manager.pdf

Closing Date

28/02/2025