Ward Manager | North London NHS Foundation Trust

2 weeks ago


Greater London, United Kingdom North London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This post requires a candidate with management and leadership skills in order to lead the ward clinically and operationally, and provide the highest level of care to their client group. The post holder will be supported by five Band 6 Deputy Managers and will be working closely with the senior management team in CYPS to deliver care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers Applicants will need to possess knowledge and skills of caring for both the physical and mental health needs of young people with enduring mental illness, and be able to ensure that staff are providing care to the standard expected. Responsibilities Provide clear nursing and managerial leadership to the patients and staff of the ward, managing the daily affairs of the ward to improve standards of care to patients. Lead in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff in the clinical area. Co-ordinate bed management for the ward, ensuring good planning arrangements for admission and discharge of patients. Ensure the ward is adequately and safely staffed from within the agreed establishment by adopting a flexible approach to duty patterns using e-rostering in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines. Ensure the efficient use of nursing resources to meet identified needs and manage this within agreed annual budget. Participate in budget setting with Service Manager. Ensure a safe and therapeutic ward environment, making efforts to reduce the numbers of Patient Safety Incidents. In the event of Patient Safety Incidents, ensure they are dealt with swiftly and in line with policy. Organise support to patients following incidents and debriefing of staff. Draw out learning points and areas for practice development. Investigate complaints, accidents and Patient Safety Incidents in accordance with agreed procedure and prepare reports. About North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) We are committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy focuses on high-quality care, equity, great places to work, and effective organization through research, quality improvement, and technology. Why NLFT? We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours, managers programme and many opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme. Excellent internal staff network. Values We are Kind. We are Respectful. We work together. We keep things simple. We empower. We are proudly diverse. Location In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that falls under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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