Ward Manager

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Ward Manager for Ward F Neath Port Talbot Hospital. The post holder will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, with experience of working with patients with mental health issues, complex needs with a recovery focused philosophy.

The successful candidate will be required to work Monday - Friday, however may also include shift work outside of core hours when service demand is required.

Ward F is an acute adult assessment ward providing multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment for patients at the acute stages of their recovery journey prior to further treatment and recovery within other areas of the mental health services within SBUHB.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the Operational, Clinical, Performance and Governance Management of Ward F. This will entail effectively managing the nursing services and resources within the Ward. This is inclusive of managing the daily functioning of the ward, responsibility for all staff management, resource allocation, modernisation and development of the workforce.

The Ward Manager will lead, co-ordinate and contribute to the delivery of a quality service for patients and their families or carers, by the setting of standards and providing continued responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, via the nursing and Multi-Disciplinary Team which are coherent, consistently applied and in line with Operational Policies.

The Ward Manager will be a source of expert knowledge, taking an active role in the education, development, appraisal, supervision and support of the workforce within the ward. The individual will deploy nursing staff with responsibility for both the recruitment and retention of the workforce.

The Ward Manager will ensure nursing care is carried out in line with the Clinical Governance and Quality and Safety agenda both locally, in line with the Service Group and the wider Health Boards agenda and ensure excellent quality care is provided to our patients.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration
• Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance, professional standards and the wider NHS
• Recognised management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies e.g. Bronze IQT
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements

Experience

• Relevant clinical experience
• Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
• Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff.
• Experience of leading a team

Aptitude and abilities

• Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
• Passion for supporting the development of others
• Evidence of effectively implementing change in the clinical practice, able to demonstrate research-based practice
• Ability to delegate and prioritise work, able to manage time effectively
• Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision.

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.