About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a caring, compassionate experienced clinician to take up the role of Ward Manager on Jubilee Ward. The successful candidate can demonstrate excellent leadership skills, delegate effectively, and work effectively and efficiently as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a committed and conscientious ward manager to join our team. The successful applicant will need to be willing to work 9-5.
Alongside this exciting and fulfilling role, we also offer:
oA supportive environment to develop clinical skills
oAccess to a comprehensive online library of training, development, and resources
oSupport towards career development and promotion opportunities within the Trust
oAnnual leave buying and selling scheme
oCar lease scheme
oChildcare vouchers
oDiscounted Gym membership
oFlexible working
oRelocation package
oStaff discounts
Main duties of the job
The Ward Manager provides visible, compassionate leadership and is accountable for the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred mental health care within the ward. The post holder ensures safe staffing, high clinical standards, and a therapeutic environment that supports recovery. They lead and develop the nursing team, promote evidence-based practice, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. The ward manager oversees:
Staff Management and Supervision
Clinical Leadership and Practice
Operational and Managerial Responsibilities
Education, Training, and Development
Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
Maintains Professional Requirements
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered on the NMC register, parts 1,2 Relevant post registration health care and/or management qualifications Mentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable
Degree in appropriate subject area Practice Assessor
Experience Essential
Two years at Clinical Team Leader Band 6 or above. Budget and resource management understanding. Experience of providing management supervision and appraisal First line management & leadership experience. Competent in receiving and providing clinical supervision and reflective practice Competent in operating CPA systems.
Desirable
Experience of working with older adults with dementia Experience of working in an older adult setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust
Address St Bernard's
Uxbridge Road
London
UB1 3EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)