Ward Manager - RMN​/RNLD - Enfield - Sanctuary Personal

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Ward Manager to work in Enfield on a full-time basis.

The salary for this permanent Ward Manager job is £45,000 – £51,000 per annum.

Main Duties

• Oversee ward operations and resource management
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  Ensure effective staffing levels and skill mix by managing rotas, coordinating annual leave and training, and handling sickness and absences.
• Ensure comprehensive support for nursing staff
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  Provide clinical supervision, conduct appraisals, oversee Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and ensure completion of mandatory training for all team members.
• Address development and performance issues
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  Identify and address gaps in training and performance to support staff development and improve service delivery.
• Recognise and reward staff achievements
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  Acknowledge and celebrate positive performance and contributions in alignment with staff roles and responsibilities.
• Act as a visible role model, mentor, and leader
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  Foster a culture of learning, development, and professionalism, celebrating successes and sharing knowledge to benefit the ward, hospital, and wider division.
• Implement and monitor compliance with policies
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  Ensure adherence to relevant hospital, division, and group policies and statutory requirements, and address any issues promptly.
• Maintain high standards of patient care
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  Take action to guarantee that patient care consistently meets the highest standards.
• Ensure personalised, evidence-based care plans
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  Develop and maintain clear care plans for patients, reflecting their individual needs and ensuring family members and carers are appropriately involved.
• Assess and manage patient needs comprehensively
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  Oversee the management of both physical and mental health needs of patients to ensure holistic care.
• Establish and uphold ward procedures
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  Implement clear processes for the safe and effective operation of the ward, including patient nutrition and environmental cleanliness, using tools such as quality walk rounds.
• Contribute to staff recruitment and retention
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  Play an active role in attracting and retaining skilled staff for the ward and hospital.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical communication
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  Manage clinical records, handovers, reports, and other patient-related information with precision.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships
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  Foster strong collaboration with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Promote diversity and equality
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  Apply and advocate for diversity and equality principles within the ward.
• Conduct thorough investigations
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  Manage clinical investigations, complaints, and HR-related issues, ensuring they are completed promptly and to a high standard.
• Ensure compliance with legislative frameworks
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  Apply relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in accordance with company policy and national requirements.
• Manage Medicines within the clinical area
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  Oversee medicines management, ensuring all registered nurses complete competency-based assessments during induction and maintain an open, transparent approach to managing medication errors.
• Collaborate with the ward pharmacist
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  Address findings from pharmacist audits and other requirements promptly.
• Oversee incident reporting and corrective actions
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  Ensure timely completion of incident reports, take corrective actions as needed, and engage staff in the process.
• Lead incident reviews and debriefs
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  Conduct team reviews of incidents and ensure staff receive timely debriefs.
• Engage with the ward MDT (Multidisciplinary Team):
  Facilitate effective and positive collaboration with other MDT members.
• Deputise for the Director of Clinical Services
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  Assume the role of Director of Clinical Services as needed, covering their responsibilities in their absence.

Requirements of the Ward Manager:

• Registered Nurse (RN) Qualification
  : A valid nursing qualification, as well as registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or an equivalent body.
• Clinical Experience
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  Significant experience as a registered nurse.
• Leadership Experience
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  Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a clinical setting, such as a Charge Nurse or Deputy Ward Manager, is typically required.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity.

We are committed to promoting diversity and equality within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.