Ward Manager Mixed Acute Ward
Reference
PRI96909
Location
Priory Hospital Bristol, Heath House Lane, Stapleton, BS16 1EQ
Priory Group Division
Healthcare
Salary
£47,375 to £53,329 DOE
Hours
37.5
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Role Description
Priory Hospital Bristol is part of the Healthcare Division of Priory Group and has 77 beds over eight wards varying from Eating Disorders, Acute Mental Health, Adult Psychiatric Intensive Care, Huntingdon’s and Dementia.
We are seeking a full time Ward Manager to join our Mixed Acute Ward here at the Bristol Priory Hospital.
This is a 10 bedded mixed gender adult acute ward. We support NHS patients from across the country when in times of crisis. We admit people with mental health illnesses predominantly psychosis, depression, Personality Disorders and other diagnoses. Our usual length of stay runs from a few days to months and we support patients to return to their own communities with help from their home teams. We work as a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, healthcare assistants, speciality doctor, consultant, psychologist and occupation therapy in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
The role includes
• Has full oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorized individual to ensure rota management and e rostering standards are maintained and are effective. Will be required to be available for On Call Rota.
• Acts as a highly visible role model, mentor and leader, creating a culture that promotes learning, development, inquiry and professionalism, celebrates achievements and shares learning to the benefit of the ward, hospital and wider division.
• Takes appropriate action to ensure that the standard of care that patients receive is of the highest standard.
• Actively lead on the recruitment and retention of staff to the ward and hospital.
• Undertakes and completes clinical investigations, complaints, and HR investigations, ensuring these are completed thoroughly, promptly and to a high standard.
• Ensures that the legislative frameworks regarding the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties is applied in accordance with Company Policy, and National Requirements.
• Is responsible for Medicines Management in their Clinical Area/Ward, and ensures that all Registered Nurses undergo competency-based assessments as part of their induction and facilitates an open and transparent framework for managing medicine errors.
Essential skills and requirements;-
• Be currently registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council as a first level nurse or with the Health and Care Professions Council
• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting.
• Appropriate registration or experience required for the ward
• Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial and leadership training and development relevant to your area of practice in management and leadership.
What we’d like to give you:
• A competitive salary with enhancements for working on weekends, nights and overtime.
£3000 welcome bonus.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing by a further 2 days after 5 year’s service.)
• Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care settings.
• Free Parking on site
• Subsidised meals onsite
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Disclosure check cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Long service awards
Division DBS info
About us
As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.
As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.
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. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Closing Date
26/11/2024