Job summary Are you looking to take a step up into leadership or move into a adult focused mental health setting? We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative nurse with a real passion for in-patient nursing to be our next Ward Manager. You should have a positive attitude and exceptional skills to work with patients with enduring mental illness and within a multi-disciplinary team. The team are a positive, friendly and supportive with a strong commitment to providing high quality, evidence-based patient care in an acute setting. Sapphire Ward provides a care environment for 20 male patients who require support in an acute phase of illness. Sapphire ward aims to provide the highest standard of care in a safe, caring and excellent way, ensuring that care provision is collaborative, holistic and individualised. This role is eligible for an incentive scheme of £3,500 paid at intervals over an 18-month period. All payments are pro-rata, non-pensionable and subject to a clawback clause. Please note that only employees external to Oxford Health NHS are eligible for this scheme. Main duties of the job Oversee the ward as part of the acute inpatient pathway, ensuring 24-hour managerial responsibility and maintaining high standards of nursing care. Ensure the ward meets safety, security, quality, and governance standards in line with Oxford Health, QNWA, CQC, and HEALTHWATCH standards and procedures. Develop multidisciplinary relationships, engage with patients and their families, demonstrate clinical expertise, and maintain accurate records. Articulate a clear vision for inpatient service development, act as a role model, and lead clinical responses to incidents. Manage care effectively with the Multidisciplinary Team with you being responsible for time management, recruitment, appraisals, and ensure infection control policies are applied to all staff in your team. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties. The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role. About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (plus £3,500 incentive scheme) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-BM6344830-D Job locations Sapphire Ward Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role accurate. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role accurate. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of nursing within an acute setting Desirable Ward management experience Leadership experience Qualifications Essential Professionally registered nurse Desirable Shows keenness to learn and develop Knowledge/Skills Essential Can demonstrate clear evidence of continued professional development. Sound skills in clinical risk assessment and management. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983. Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff. Personal Management Essential Able to organise/prioritise time effectively Demonstrates initiative. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of nursing within an acute setting Desirable Ward management experience Leadership experience Qualifications Essential Professionally registered nurse Desirable Shows keenness to learn and develop Knowledge/Skills Essential Can demonstrate clear evidence of continued professional development. Sound skills in clinical risk assessment and management. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983. Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff. Personal Management Essential Able to organise/prioritise time effectively Demonstrates initiative. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Sapphire Ward Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)