Ward Manager

2 weeks ago

Birkenhead, Wirral, United Kingdom Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

The post holder is responsible for the smooth and efficient management and day-to-day running of the ward, monitoring the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care for patients.

Main Responsibilities
  • To oversee and ensure high-quality, efficient, and effective service delivery on the ward, meeting defined performance indicators, including quality standards, quality goals, and patient experience.
  • To manage and monitor activity and performance on the ward and escalate issues appropriately to the Service Lead.
  • To lead, liaise, and communicate effectively with staff, ensuring sharing of information and service development via regular team meetings and patient care plan reviews.
  • To support clinical management of highly complex cases, which may include provision of appropriate care, patient assessment, or review as required, including communicating sensitive information to patients, carers, and staff.
  • Responsible for maintaining own clinical competency as per service-specific training matrix.
  • Undertake documentation audits within the team to ensure compliance with Trust and individual professional standards for record-keeping.
About Us

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing the best possible care for our patients. We pride ourselves on our dedicated and committed staff, who work together to deliver high-quality, integrated care for patients from within the local adult population with sub-acute healthcare needs.

We are looking for proactive and dynamic individuals to join our multi-disciplinary team in our Community Intermediate Care Centre. The bedded centre focuses on providing high-quality, integrated care for patients requiring support and rehabilitation prior to discharge to their home.

Key Requirements
  • Registered Nurse, Therapist, Social Worker educated to degree level (or equivalent).
  • Current Professional registration.
  • Independent non-medical prescriber or willing to undertake.
  • Teaching/Mentorship Qualification.
  • Evidence of further recent study/continuous professional development.
  • Improvement practitioner qualification or willing to work towards.
  • Post-Graduate Leadership Qualification or willing to work towards or relevant experience.
  • Specialist practitioner qualification (degree/diploma) or equivalent level of professional qualification/experience.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • Educated to masters level or working towards/equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of local services.
Key Skills and Attributes
  • Coaching competencies.
  • Ability to develop staff and collaborate to deliver high-quality care.
  • Evidence of self-management, organisation, and time management skills.
  • Leadership Skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Effective communication skills, written and oral.
  • Effective change management skills.
  • Demonstrates negotiation skills through working in partnership with others.
  • Ability to manage staff effectively and get results through teamwork.
  • Ability to motivate staff.
  • Flexibility and adaptability with the capacity to respond positively to changing situations.
  • Ability to exercise initiative.
  • Ability to innovate.
  • Able to demonstrate commitment to high-quality care and service provision.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet the needs of the service users and the service.
  • Ability to form positive working relationships with other services, agencies, and providers.
  • Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
  • Computer literate.
Personal Qualities
  • Able to travel independently throughout the locality.
  • Passion and drive to deliver person-centred care.

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