Ward Manager

4 weeks ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership... Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse to join our team as a Ward Manager on Chartwell Ward. This is an 18-bed working age adult ward that provides high-quality care to our service users.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor the record keeping of junior/non-qualified staff and students where appropriate.
  • Take account of cultural issues in communication with everyone.
  • Ensure that the electronic Health and Social Care Records of self, Deputy Ward Manager, and junior colleagues are up to date, accurate, and consistent with Trust policies.
  • Establish and maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date care plans in line with Trust policies.
  • Implement strategies which facilitate adherence to treatment including negotiation skills, early warning signs monitoring, psycho-education, and motivational interviewing skills.
  • Maintain NMC registration through agreed processes.
  • Actively participate in own PDR/Supervision/Mentorship and act as a provider of this to the Deputy Ward Manager and all junior staff, delegating as appropriate.
  • Develop a Supervision and Appraisal Tree for the Ward indicating individual responsibility for training.
  • Undertake own mandatory and role-specific training/CPD.
  • Identify and develop skills, knowledge, and information and access appropriate agreed training using a variety of methods.
  • Work regularly and closely with partner agencies in ensuring that staff receive the most recent training and updates relating to end of life care.
  • Identify a Student Link Nurse for the Ward and contribute to the review of students and their placements from the local University in partnership with the Practice Placement Facilitators.
  • Respond to/resolve any issues affecting learning, development, and performance with the guidance of the Service Manager/Modern Matron.

    About Us

    We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services. We are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. Our team is friendly, passionate, and rich in diversity, and we offer exceptional professional development opportunities and a tremendous quality of life.



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