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Ward Manager

Job Description

Ward Manager
Location: Maidenhead, SL6 5LH
Salary: Up to £60,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts

About Us:
Windsor Clinical Health Services offers a unique dual-purpose environment, combining Mental Health services with Nursing Home care. Our facility caters to both genders, providing a wide range of services including 18 dual registered nursing beds, 42 beds for nursing care and long-term rehabilitation, and 32 short-term rehabilitation beds. In addition to inpatient care, we also deliver Outreach and Community services. All accommodations are en-suite with TV lounges, dining areas, and personal care facilities.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Ward Manager to lead our dedicated team.
Main Responsibilities:

  • Provide strong managerial and clinical leadership for the ward staff, ensuring compliance with service standards and policies.
  • Participate in the hospital's on-call system.
  • Conduct performance reviews, supervisions, and annual appraisals for staff, identifying and supporting their development.
  • Lead regular ward meetings and facilitate effective communication within the team.
  • Manage recruitment, retention, and development of staff, promoting the service's values and ensuring a positive reputation.
  • Oversee staff sickness and absence management in line with service policies.
  • Ensure duty rotas are well-structured, aligning staff skill mix with patient needs and workload demands.
  • Be accountable for achieving key performance indicators related to quality, safety, and staff/patient experience.
  • Report and document incidents, taking appropriate actions as needed.

Person Specification:

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active UK NMC PIN.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Ward Manager or in a similar role.
  • Thorough knowledge of CQC regulations.
  • Proven experience in staff management, recruitment, and team motivation.
  • Strong understanding of staff induction, supervision, and appraisal processes.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a collaborative approach.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Flexibility and availability to share on-call responsibilities in a 24-hour environment.
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality care and a passion for supporting the care, learning, and development of vulnerable adults.

Schedule:

  • 12-hour shifts.

If you are a compassionate, driven individual with experience in mental health nursing and leadership, we would love to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year
If you are interested in applying please contact Oliver Parkinson on 01772 208963 or send your CV to oliver.parkinson@servicecare.org.uk
Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work.
We also offer a £400 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.
The Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:
- DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
- £250 training allowance
- Specialist consultants offering single point of contact
- Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email