Ward Manager

Full job description
Would you like to work alongside other compassionate and enthusiastic people who are committed to a vision of making a positive difference in people's lives on male acute wards at The Radbourne Unit? If so, we want you to be a part of our future, people focussed team and help us shape how we deliver our mental health services.

Our male adult, acute inpatient wards, provide a high standard of patient-centred evidence-based care for our service users. The Ward is on the Radbourne Unit which has two male acute wards, ECT, recreation and OT HUB space and a 136 suite, along with a perinatal ward.

We are passionate about providing the highest possible standards of care through a multi-disciplinary approach within our Team, which comprises of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Specialist Medic, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), Clinical Matron, Clinical Leads, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants, to enhance leadership support and developmental opportunities across the service division, all of which are supported by our Ward Clerk.

To lead with care and compassion whilst promoting collective leadership within our team and the wider Unit.
To provide operational management for the Ward.
Provide strong clinical leadership, ensuring evidence-based practice is delivered to improve the quality of and shape cost effective and responsive services.
Be responsible for monitoring and ensuring maintenance of standards of care that support safe high-quality practice throughout the 24-hour period.
Live the Trust Values promoting a positive image of the Trust to service users, carers, and the community as a whole, and role modelling to the nursing team.
Provide advice, resources, and support to our Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Support and promote staff development.
To have responsibility for aspects of clinical governance within a designated ward or team.
To ensure compliance and assurance relating to safe and effective use of all resources and ensuring the safety of staff and patients.
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of making a positive difference in people's lives.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD overall on our last inspection, commenting on how our colleagues’ treat patients with compassion and kindness and felt positive and proud about working for the Trust.

Benefits include:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible.
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years 33 days after 10 years’ service.
Yearly appraisal, career conversations and commitment to ongoing training.
Generous NHS pension scheme.
Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
Health service discounts and online benefits.
Incremental pay progression which is subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7.
Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network.
Health and wellbeing conversations and opportunities.

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To provide a clear sense of purpose and leadership by being visible and accessible to staff, patients, carers and the public.
To work collaboratively with the Area Service Manager, Matron, Head of Nursing, and the Senior Multidisciplinary team to develop a vision for staff that ensures a positive, high performing, productive and supportive culture.
To ensure all levels of staff have a good understanding of the objectives and priorities of the ward area/team and the wider Unit and how these fit into the overarching Service and Trust plans.
Ensure the establishment and maintenance of good relationships and communication with other directorates in DHCFT, promoting a culture where clinical and other staff are actively involved in decisions on how services are provided, and targets delivered.
Liaise with external stakeholders including Commissioners and other external agencies and contractors as required.
Demonstrate operational management skills, implementing change management, project management, service development and transformation, etc.
Participating in investigations, undertaking the role of Investigation Officer, making recommendations following investigation to influence policy development and change.
To contribute to steering groups for clinical and operational policy.
Please note that the 2025/26 pay award is due to be reflected in pay from August 2025, with any arrears due paid in August 2025. Read more