Professional/Clinical Leadership Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice. Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control. Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs. Develop practice in addressing individuals health and wellbeing needs. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, co-ordinating the holistic needs of the patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of the patients who have been assigned to the team. To take measures to ensure the safety of patients, which always includes delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate levels of skills. To report any untoward incidents/accidents to Matron/Directorate Manager. Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication. Lead work teams in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice. Clinical Governance Promote best practice in health, safety and security. Contribute to quality improvement. To facilitate research-based practice within their Ward and ensure appropriate implementation. To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the Policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. To ensure good standards of practice in the Ward through effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes. To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed. To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies, ordering replacement equipment together with maintenance of that equipment. Management To ensure that a duty rota for the staff within the Ward will provide effective and well-balanced cover to meet with the requirements of a 24-hour service and always ensures the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse. Considering the budgetary constraints. To liaise with other Ward/Department Managers within the Directorate and other Directorates as necessary to place workload and skill mix as effectively as possible. To inform and discuss with Matron/Directorate Manager any problems regarding nurse management. Allocate, co-ordinate, monitor and assess the work of teams and individuals. To manage the Ward/Unit allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints. To ensure effective two-way communication with all disciplines so that patients receive optimum care. Plan, obtain and deploy physical and/or financial resources. To provide information for and participate in studies to determine workloads, patient dependency and quality assurance. To maintain accurate records relating to all aspects of Ward management. To participate in a rota of cover in the absence of Matron/Directorate Manager. Contribute to the development of services. Staff Development To ensure all staff reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of IPR. To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the University. To develop the role of nursing within their specialty Ward and undertake training and assessment to extend clinical skills as appropriate to the Ward. To identify areas for development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines. Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work. To always maintain a professional attitude, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and professional in accordance with the NMC Code. To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working. To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as appropriate to the service and individual development. To be conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed. Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework. Implement research where appropriate. Personnel To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff. To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments. To monitor staff performance and organise staff appraisals.
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Ward Manager in Redditch employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both employees and the individuals they serve. With a strong focus on professional development, team leaders are encouraged to grow their skills in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Located in Leicester, the company provides a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
