Ward Manager

• Ensure that all nursing practice is developed using up to date evidence based practice, ensuring that all nursing staff have the appropriate skill base and supporting mechanisms to access training to work with the service user group • Ensure that nursing staff receive regular supervision and appraisal, and are offered essential and developmental training in accordance with their personal development plans, and the needs of the service. • Ensure that the requirements of all mental health legislation are met with particular regard to the Mental Health Act 1983, revised 2025. • Ensure that all practices are within the guidelines set by the NMC and are in accordance with Trust policy. • Ensure ward finances are managed within allocated budget, including recruitment of staff. • All absences, bank and agency are managed within budget and Trust guidelines. • Identify and deal with cost pressures which may have an impact on the financial expenditure of the ward. The post-holder will be expected to notify any such situations to the Matron if they cannot be dealt with at a local level. • Set, monitor and evaluate overall standards of care and practice on the ward in liaison with the HoN, Modern Matron, and other agencies. • Develop and maintain procedures which result in good communication between the multidisciplinary team and other agencies. • Attend meetings and forums, representing the ward at various levels both within the Trust and with external agencies, ensuring that all staff are kept fully briefed on any new developments etc. The post-holder may be required to participate in specific inter-agency work relevant to the service. • Ensure local response in managing incidents by using the Trust Incident Policy and implementation outcomes to change and improve practice. • Be prepared to physically move between sites as needed. • Ensure that they are fully aware of current developments and practice in their clinical area. • Be aware of the need to reflect on their practice both as clinician and manager. • Manage their own time efficiently • Be aware of and adhere to all Trust Policies and act as a role model to other staff. • Recognise emotional and mental effort required to fulfil the post. Job description Job responsibilities • Ensure that all nursing practice is developed using up to date evidence based practice, ensuring that all nursing staff have the appropriate skill base and supporting mechanisms to access training to work with the service user group • Ensure that nursing staff receive regular supervision and appraisal, and are offered essential and developmental training in accordance with their personal development plans, and the needs of the service. • Ensure that the requirements of all mental health legislation are met with particular regard to the Mental Health Act 1983, revised 2025. • Ensure that all practices are within the guidelines set by the NMC and are in accordance with Trust policy. • Ensure ward finances are managed within allocated budget, including recruitment of staff. • All absences, bank and agency are managed within budget and Trust guidelines. • Identify and deal with cost pressures which may have an impact on the financial expenditure of the ward. The post-holder will be expected to notify any such situations to the Matron if they cannot be dealt with at a local level. • Set, monitor and evaluate overall standards of care and practice on the ward in liaison with the HoN, Modern Matron, and other agencies. • Develop and maintain procedures which result in good communication between the multidisciplinary team and other agencies. • Attend meetings and forums, representing the ward at various levels both within the Trust and with external agencies, ensuring that all staff are kept fully briefed on any new developments etc. The post-holder may be required to participate in specific inter-agency work relevant to the service. • Ensure local response in managing incidents by using the Trust Incident Policy and implementation outcomes to change and improve practice. • Be prepared to physically move between sites as needed. • Ensure that they are fully aware of current developments and practice in their clinical area. • Be aware of the need to reflect on their practice both as clinician and manager. • Manage their own time efficiently • Be aware of and adhere to all Trust Policies and act as a role model to other staff. • Recognise emotional and mental effort required to fulfil the post.