Job summary
Employer heading
Ward Manager - Oxford
Band 7
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative nurse ,with a real passion for inpatient nursing on a female acute ward, to be the next Wintle Ward Manager
Wintle ward is a 16-bedded female acute ward for females with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder. We are looking for a Ward Manager with a caring, non-judgemental, and inclusive attitude, who is committed to the delivery of safe, high quality care in an acute ward setting.
If you have experience of leadership and management in the in-patient setting you could be the right person to lead, manage and inspire our dedicated team.
We can also support you in access additional Leadership Modules to explore further your career progression.
Come and join us!!
Main duties of the job
As the Wintle Ward manager, you would be responsible for the effective operational management, organisation and delivery of high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership within the inpatient ward. You will provide, maintain and develop nursing care to the optimum standard possible within the resources provided. The ward manager is seen as a clinical leader, providing role modelling, facilitation, and education to the nursing team.
You will work In conjunction with the multidisciplinary ward leadership team, including the Modern Matron, Consultant Psychiatrist and Consultant Psychologist.
You will contribute to the development of acute service provision across the Adult Acute Pathway.
You will also work closely with the Senior Matron, Head of Nursing, Head of Service, and Clinical Director.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Wintle ward is a 16-bedded female acute ward for females with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder.
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We are involved in quality improvement (QI) projects designed to improve patient care and outcomes using evidence based practice
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We are a member of QNWA and accredited.Learning and development opportunities include Non-Medical Prescribing, (NMP) Clinical Leadership in Health care, Psychosocial and Family interventions and Professional Nurse advocacy (PNA)
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of nursing within an acute setting
- Experience of deputy ward manager/team leader role
Desirable criteria
- Ward management experience
- Experience of accreditation processes
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Mentor qualification
Desirable criteria
- QI qualification/experience
- Management/Leadership qualification
Knowledge/Skills
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate clear evidence of continued professional development.
- Sound skills in clinical risk assessment and management.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.
Personal Management
Essential criteria
- Able to organise/prioritise time effectively
- Demonstrates initiative.
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Woodford
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865901000
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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