Job summary
Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse ready to take on a leadership role? We're looking for a Band 7 Ward Manager to lead our dynamic team on Jasmin Ward at Clayponds Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on patient care and drive improvements in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Clayponds Hospital is a 70-bed, medically-led rehabilitation unit providing personalised care to patients recovering from acute illness, regaining function, & preparing to return home and back to their communities. Jasmin Ward is one of our multi-pathology wards, where we care for patients with a wide range of conditions. As Ward Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day operations, leading a team of dedicated nurses and healthcare assistants, & ensuring the delivery of high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
We are looking for someone with excellent leadership skills, the ability to manage and inspire a team, & a passion for delivering patient-centred care. You'll be a role model for your team, providing support, mentorship, & guidance to both experienced staff & new team members. Your ability to think critically, solve problems, & ensure that patient safety is always a priority will be key to your success in this role.
At Clayponds Hospital, we value the well-being and development of our staff, offering a supportive work environment, professional growth opportunities, & the chance to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
Main duties of the job
As Ward Manager on Jasmin Ward, you will ensure effective ward management and high standards of patient care.
Key responsibilities include:
Leadership and Team Management: Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team, providing mentorship, ensuring professional development, and managing staffing levels.
Clinical Governance: Oversee patient-centred care, conduct audits, and address clinical issues to maintain compliance and safety.
Operational Management: Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers; manage budgets; and maintain accurate records.
Collaboration and Communication: Work with healthcare professionals, liaise with patients and families, and ensure clear communication with senior management.
Health and Safety: Maintain a safe environment, adhere to infection control protocols, and address incidents promptly.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse, Adult Branch and current NMC Registration
- Mentorship
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Non-medical Independent Prescriber or commitment to complete course
- Leadership and Service Development
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Accredited ANP
- Minor-illness
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience and work qualification, preferably within an Intermediate Care or community environment.
- Experience of supervising staff
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the nurse role e.g. venepuncture, palliative care, IV therapy
- Experience of quality improvement processes including audit, risk management and a good understanding of clinical governance and change management
- Experience of and ability to communicate effectively with variety of partners and stakeholders - verbal, written and electronically
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical and operational site cover
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Intermediate Care
- Aware of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound application of clinical knowledge
- Be able to critically analyse research and use this to substantiate best practice
- Understanding of and application to practice of diversity and equal opportunities
- Ability to influence service delivery and policy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management and ability to prioritise work
- Good decision making skills
- Effective team working skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Awareness of limitations to own competence and able to seek support
- Assertiveness
- Ability to adapt to change in the work environment
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse, Adult Branch and current NMC Registration
- Mentorship
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Non-medical Independent Prescriber or commitment to complete course
- Leadership and Service Development
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Accredited ANP
- Minor-illness
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience and work qualification, preferably within an Intermediate Care or community environment.
- Experience of supervising staff
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the nurse role e.g. venepuncture, palliative care, IV therapy
- Experience of quality improvement processes including audit, risk management and a good understanding of clinical governance and change management
- Experience of and ability to communicate effectively with variety of partners and stakeholders - verbal, written and electronically
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical and operational site cover
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Intermediate Care
- Aware of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound application of clinical knowledge
- Be able to critically analyse research and use this to substantiate best practice
- Understanding of and application to practice of diversity and equal opportunities
- Ability to influence service delivery and policy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management and ability to prioritise work
- Good decision making skills
- Effective team working skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Awareness of limitations to own competence and able to seek support
- Assertiveness
- Ability to adapt to change in the work environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
