Ward Manager

Full job description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services at Parkview, in the mental health division of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, a service recently rated as 'Good' in all five domains by the CQC.

We have 3 wards, 2 of which are General Adolescents, and 1 Eating Disorder Unit. We are looking for a dedicated individual who will inspire others to provide an excellent level of care to those under our service. As a Ward Manager your role will be pivotal in ensuring exemplary care and support is being provided to our patients.

To provide management and clinical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered which is person centred and meets standards for Quality and Safety, in partnership with service users and carers.

In return for your enthusiasm, commitment and hard work we can offer you a supportive work environment, personal development and the opportunity for collaborative working within a well-established multidisciplinary team. In return we offer;

Individual Personal Development Plan and Career Progression

Excellent pension scheme available

27- 33 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata

Free parking

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable)

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