Clinical Ward Manager

Pan Trade; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000

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Job Summary
We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.

We have an exciting opportunity on Silk Ward in Macclesfield for a Clinical Ward Manager who has the ability to provide management and clinical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team. Silk Ward provides specialist inpatient treatment and assessment for people with Dementia aged 18-65.

The ideal candidate will support the team to deliver person-centred care in collaboration with service users, carers, and families, external partners and agencies, such as End of Life Partnership.

To have overall operational management and clinical responsibility for the delivery of safe, compassionate care within the unit, in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.

There is scope for development within the role.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide line management and clinical leadership to the nursing and MDT, comprising of Consultant, Advanced Clinical Lead, AHP, SALT, and Physio, to ensure person-centred care is delivered and meets standards for Quality and Safety in partnership with service users and carers.
2. Lead a team of staff in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal takes place.
3. Ensure systems are in place to manage administrative and operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered.
4. Co-ordinate multidisciplinary working, maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with all team members, and the wider unit to ensure effective interface and continuity of care between disciplines and services.
5. Carry out nursing procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care and complies with the NMC Code of Conduct.
6. Responsible and accountable for the management of clinical care on the ward, ensuring the 6C's underpin the practice and delivery of care on the ward.

About Us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation, and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Job Details

Date posted: 18 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 373-SMH2348
Job locations: Silk Ward, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability)
• Degree in nursing or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• RGN
• Advanced clinical skills course
• Masters degree / working towards in related clinical speciality

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Specialist clinical knowledge of medical and psychiatric conditions, diagnosis, treatment and care including contraindications and side effects to medication, relevant to the health speciality
• Knowledge & understanding of Recovery Model of Care
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and quality framework associated with the clinical speciality (Eg MHA, Clinical & Social Governance).
• Understanding and appreciation of Safeguarding procedures.
• Understanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental health needs and how these complement services the NHS provides
• Knowledge of performance management procedures.
• Knowledge of transformation or transactional change
• Aware of planning & developing services processes

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the wider NHS Agenda including best practice.
• Advanced computer skills and use of spreadsheets

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing clinical practice at Band 6.
• Experience of leading on Safeguarding issues including providing advice and guidance to other staff.
• Experience in supporting clients with complex needs
• Experience of clinical practice development
• Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care.
• Experience of managing clinical risk effectively.
• Experience leading and managing a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision.
• Experience of working in a multicultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice.
• Experience of recruitment and selection of staff.
• Evidence of undertaking audit work

Desirable

• Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care
• Experience of managing staff performance.
• Experience of implementing changes in working practices.
• Experience of project management
• Experience in planning & developing services
• Delivering training and presentations
• Experience in delivering transformation or transactional change.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Silk Ward, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL
Employer's website: CWP Website