Ward Manager - Dorset All Age Eating Disorder Service

Job summary

Are you a registered mental health nurse who is looking to develop within your career? Our Eating Disorder Service are looking for a Ward Manager. We have recently moved into a state of the art , purpose-built new building in the grounds of St Ann's Hospital, Poole where we have expanded from 6 beds to 10. The inpatient unit is open 24/7 365 days of the year.

As a Ward Manager you will have personal responsibility for the provision and management of high-quality nursing care and treatment of patients in the Eating Disorder Inpatient Unit and Day Programme in conjunction with other professions through the hospitals agreed multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment/care programmes.

You will be continually responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and ensure that adequate 24-hour staffing cover is maintained for patient care in the ward. You will ensure that dignity for patients and good communication with relatives and other visitors is maintained.

We promote learning and development. We provide an initial induction, inhouse and other training opportunities.

This is a full-time post, Monday to Friday 9-5, however requires an element of flexibility and this is based at Kimmeridge Court, St Ann's Hospital.

We welcome informal discussions please contacts, please call 0300 019 1771 and ask for Zainab, the Inpatient and Day Program Manager.

Main duties of the job

To be continually responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community colleagues particularly in respect of admissions and discharges.

To inspire and demonstrate leadership qualities through clear visible management, working with others, demonstration of personal qualities, continuous service improvement, and setting direction.

To ensure and contribute to compliance assessments with the essential standards of quality and safety as set by the Trust and commissioners.

To work effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting, holding self and all team members to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to integrated leadership.

About us

Dorset HealthCare is responsible for all mental health services and many physical health services in Dorset, delivering both hospital and community-based care. We are the biggest provider of healthcare in Dorset, and our services continually evolve and develop to meet the needs of the local community.

We serve a population of nearly 800,000 people and employ around 7,000 staff, covering a wide range of expertise and specialisms. Our staff provide healthcare at over 300 sites, ranging from village halls and GP surgeries to mental health inpatient hospitals and community hospitals - as well as in people's homes.