We are working with an NHS organisation in Yorkshire and Humber who are looking to appoint a Peripatetic Ward Manager. This role will be for 6 months with a competitive rate based on experience.
The post holder will be pivotal to the provision and delivery of high quality, safe and effective care.
Key responsibilities will include:
Empower and enable staff to contribute to the delivery of high-quality person-centred care;Support clinical expertise of nurses/staff within the ward/department by role modelling evidence-based person-centred care;Promote, develop, and facilitate a learning culture within the ward/department;Promote equality of opportunity for all, in accordance with the organisations Equality Opportunity Policy;Lead and participate in annual staff appraisal/development review, ensuring effective implementation of the Knowledge and Skills Framework;Ensure appropriate delegation to staff within the care team monitoring of outcomes for effective care/service delivery;Challenge appropriately and confidently where standards of care fall below that which the service would expect and set standards for improvement;Deliver a safe and effective service within allocated resources ensuring the resources are used to maximum effect;Monitor budgetary performance, develop, and implement action plans, organise the necessary resources and monitor outcomes;Adhere to organisational and NMC guidelines for practice requirements and standards, for example – safe handling, administration, storage, and custody of medicinal product;Adhere to organisation guidelines, policies and procedures and contribute where appropriate;Ensure staff awareness of environmental issues and take appropriate action as per organisation policy;Participate in the analysis, assessment, and management of actual and potential risks of health and well-being;Liaise with nursing managers and heads of nursing on all professional nursing issues;Ensure processes are in place to manage sickness/absenteeism and take appropriate action in line with trust policies.The ideal candidate will have:
Registered Nurse on the NMC Register;Knowledge and experience of relevant practice guidelines i.e., MHA/MCA;Have sound knowledge of changing trends within health and social care;Be conversant with current professional issues in relation to nursing;Evidence of continuous personal and professional development;Demonstrable post-registration experience within Mental Health Acute In-patient;Services within a management/leadership post.If you are interested in the role, please contact Elecia Heywood on 0161 416 6078 and send a copy of your updated CV to elecia.heywood@finegreen.co.uk along with your availability and rate.