Ward Manager - Abbeygate Ward

Job summary

We are looking for an individual who is committed and able to integrate within an established large multi-disciplinary team. Do you have experience with physical and mental health issues associated with ageing? Do you have an appreciation of the wider aspects of dementia and are interested in working to support those who do? We are enthusiastic about working with older adults - if you are too, we have the opportunity for you. Abbeygate Ward is based at Wedgwood House on the main West Suffolk Hospital site in Bury St Edmunds, delivering high quality care in the assessment and treatment of mental health issues in older adults. Are you passionate about leading a team to consistently achieve high quality outcomes for both service users and staffing groups and willing to share your knowledge? Are you looking for your next step into leadership and management? We would like to hear from you.

You will be a qualified nurse to ensure clinical excellence and outstanding care are delivery at all times.

You will lead by example and inspire those around you to provide exceptional care, operational and clinical excellence on the Ward. As part of the management team, you will work with colleagues and senior leaders to lead and support your team.

You will have the opportunity to engage in Quality Improvement initiatives and contribute to the strategic development of our service.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the management and leadership of a team of health professionals providing care over a 24-hour period. To provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team.

Expected to lead the ward team in providing high quality, compassionate nursing care and will be able to demonstrate this through compliance with performance outcomes.

Expected to be a positive and strong leader who will set a clear and compelling vision for the team, will be a visible presence who influences and supports consistently great teamwork and a positive culture.

To lead by example and motivate the team to provide exceptional levels of care to all our patients. As an enthusiastic and positive change agent, their dedication, professionalism and communication skills will inspire others to also go the extra mile and display high levels of performance in even the most challenging situations.

As Ward Manager on Abbeygate ward, you will be fully supported by a Matron as well as the care group leadership.

The post holder will be expected to engage in on-going professional development and appraisal, engagement in Quality Improvement initiatives and contribution to the strategic development of the service.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

Benefits included with this role are: -

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Abbeygate Ward, Wedgwood House

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Abbeygate Ward, Wedgwood House

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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