Ward Manager - Incentives Apply
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Manager - Incentives Apply
£50056
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, Worthing
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 30 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: dffff8a3cf4f4341a74e58ab7e681345
Full Job Description
- To be responsible for the management and leadership of a team of health professionals providing care over a 24-hour period including responsibility for assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the patients within their sphere of responsibility.
- To ensure that the team functions in line with the care group core business.
- To provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of the Trust's objectives and priorities. The Trust's success will be dependant on all managers playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good employment practice are universally embedded within the organisation.
- To deliver a service within the agreed budgets and resources ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness.
- At all times supporting the Trust's reputation and that of all senior colleagues, maintaining a positive attitude with strong commitment to results.
Are you a passionate, hardworking, friendly and experienced Mental Health Nurse looking for a new opportunity within Acute care? - Educated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience
- Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
- Evidence of CPD
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
- Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days, Extensive experience of acute care in the care group and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
- Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
- Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance
- Relevant care group experience of working with people with serious mental health problems
- Experience of managing staff
- CPA experience, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions). - Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
- 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
- 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
- 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of Older Adults facing functional mental health challenges?
Larch Ward at Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing is calling for an enthusiastic and dedicated Ward Manager.
We are looking for a professional senior or experienced nurse to join our friendly team, who can lead, inspire and oversee the delivery of the best care., We are looking for an experienced mental health nurse who is caring, compassionate and committed to lead on providing excellent care for adults and their families.
The post-holder will be responsible for the leadership on Larch Ward, in particular that of Nursing staff, but also will contribute to the effective working of the Multi-Disciplinary team; the post-holder will also be a member of the hospital leadership team.
This is a varied, dynamic role that would suit a forward thinking, energetic, creative practitioner with a passion for strong clinical leadership and governance.
To be successful in this role you will need to be an excellent communicator, a credible and motivational role model for nurses and keen to work in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Acute services are fast paced and the Ward Manager will frequently be confronted with competing challenges and demands. You will need to have a 'can do' attitude and be solution focused. You will need to be extremely well organised, hardworking, and to be able to confidently demonstrate your ability to manage crisis situations and to work effectively in a team.
Working for our organisation
You will enjoy a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
There are many opportunities for personal development and experience within our wide range of services.,
Working in Sussex:
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Other key staff survey results include: