Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Ward Manager position on Ogura ward, a  20- bedded male acute inpatient unit for adults (aged 18 years and over)  suffering from acute mental health problems, who are in crisis and cannot be cared for at home due to the level of risk they present to themselves or others.

You will join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will play a pivotal role in leading the team, ensuring clinical excellence, and fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and rehabilitation.

We focus on rehabilitation, risk management and recovery, helping patients regain independence and transition to a brighter future. With a dedicated team of professionals, we offer personalised, treatment plans, therapeutic interventions on this secure empowering unit.

We are looking for candidates who have enthusiasm and passion for meeting the needs of acutely unwell adults with Mental Health problems, as well as being adaptable, enjoy variety, can work independently, as well as understanding the relevance of team working.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for line managing in-patient staff.

To ensure that the Trust physical health policy is implemented.

To ensure that issues relating to clinical risk are identified and there are SMART care plans and risk management plans for each patient.

To actively promote service user and carer involvement and by responding constructively to comments, suggestions, complaints, and compliments.

To ensure that interventions on the ward are evidence based and carry out various audits.

To carry out supervision, appraisals and performance reviews in line with the knowledge and skills Framework.

To participate in the Directorate Quality and Safety and Inpatient Experience Group meetings to develop practice and to provide support to ward staff.

To work closely with support services the Practice Improvement Practitioners, HR, Finance and infection control department in ensuring that trust policies are adhered to.

To undertake assessment of client’s needs and support the MDT in formulating appropriate individual care plans, taking a holistic approach.

To complete 5 days of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course which is yearly updated and implement in practice as required.

Deputise in the absence of the Modern Matron.

Ensure that relatives and carers of service users and feel supported and are able to communicate effectively with the clinical team.

Take steps to maintain the safety and welfare of staff, patients, visitors and to the ward.

Working for our organisation

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co- produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They are:

We are kind.

We are respectful.

We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT 

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being  properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters  will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will  undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which  will include mandatory training, systems training and the  allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will  have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior  managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on  engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The  induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High-Cost Area Supplement - London

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941).