Ward Manager - Ward 4, Harplands Hospital: 12 months fixed term position
We are currently looking for a dynamic and dedicated Ward Manager to provide clinical leadership for Ward 4 at the Harplands Hospital. You will have responsibility for the delivery of patient-focused individualized care. NSCHT delivers a shared care service on Ward 4 which strives to deliver a high-quality health & social care service that promotes social inclusion & independence for people with mental health and physical health problems.
The team is multi-disciplinary, comprising nurses, medical staff, a physiotherapist, and an occupational therapist.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide management and clinical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered which is person-centred and meets standards for Quality and Safety, in partnership with service users and carers.
Job responsibilities
1. To provide strong clinical leadership as well as work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
2. Lead a multi-disciplinary 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, to ensure effective interface and continuity of care between disciplines and services.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
* A Registered Mental Health Practitioner/Registered General Nurse with a degree in nursing, social work or occupational therapy or equivalent experience.
ExperienceEssential
* Experience of managing clinical practice at band 6.
Employer detailsEmployer name
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address
Harplands Hospital
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6TH #J-18808-Ljbffr