Job summary Are you a compassionate leader who is committed to working collaboratively to deliver high quality care? We are looking to appoint a B7 Ward Manager for Ashdown Ward at Fountain Way Hospital. The successful candidate will work with closely with the MDT, Modern Matron, Senior Practitioner and experienced Ashdown nursing team. This is a demanding and rewarding post where the ward manager is pivotal in ensuring standards and performance are maintained to the highest levels. The person we are looking for should be able to demonstrate key leadership skills to empower the nursing team as they strive to achieve standards of care in line with both the Trust and National guidance. The role is dynamic and challenging and we are looking for someone who is highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic who can demonstrate an eagerness for the on-going development of the service. We are currently working hard to develop and improve our services and we require outward thinking and innovative approaches from our staff whilst remaining committed to maintaining safety and security. Ashdown Ward is a 6-bedded psychiatric intensive care unit for male adults with a mental illness. Ashdown nursing team work closely on site with three other wards; Beechlydene - Mixed Acute, Amblescroft North - Later Life Functional Unit and Amblescroft South - Later Life Organic Unit. Main duties of the job The role will incorporate managing and developing inpatient staff, being involved with clinical complex care reviews and decision-making, championing new ideas and facilitating them into practice. We are also looking for someone motivated and interested in continuing the reducing restrictive practice work the team has achieved. You will be a registered Professional with post registration experience, including experience in a Band 6 position. You will have experience of working in a team and excellent communication skills. You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks and manage your own workload, providing support to your colleagues when required. You will become an integral member of the team, working to ensure that every patient receives high quality care. This role involves: Planning and co-ordinating the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment Roster management Quality improvement objectives Ensuring the ward complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards Responsibility for efficient and effective use of nursing resources About us We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Compressed hours Reference number 342-WTS073-0425 Job locations Ashdown Ward - Fountain Way Hospital, Salisbury Wilton Road Salisbury SP2 7FD Job description Job responsibilities This role involves: Planning and co-ordinating the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment Roster management Quality improvement objectives Ensuring the ward complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards Responsibility for efficient and effective use of nursing resources Job description Job responsibilities This role involves: Planning and co-ordinating the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment Roster management Quality improvement objectives Ensuring the ward complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards Responsibility for efficient and effective use of nursing resources Person Specification Experience/Registration Essential NMC Registration for Mental Health/LD Clinical leadership Desirable Inpatient experience - mental health Managerial leadership Experience of change management Completed leadership training/development in the last 2 years Person Specification Experience/Registration Essential NMC Registration for Mental Health/LD Clinical leadership Desirable Inpatient experience - mental health Managerial leadership Experience of change management Completed leadership training/development in the last 2 years 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 Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Address Ashdown Ward - Fountain Way Hospital, Salisbury Wilton Road Salisbury SP2 7FD Employer's website http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)