Job summary
We are looking for a confident, compassionate and visible Ward Manager to lead one of our inpatient wards at St Mark's Hospital in Maidenhead. This is an exciting time to join the service as we continue to develop the patient service at St Mark's Hospital, including the opening of a new ward.

The ward provides care for adults with a wide range of medical, rehabilitation and elderly care needs. Our patients are referred from both acute hospital and community settings, and the team works closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team to support recovery, independence and safe discharge.

As Ward Manager, you will provide strong day-to-day clinical and operational leadership, supporting high standards of care, patient safety, staff development and effective ward flow. You will work closely with the Clinical Matron and wider leadership team and will be expected to take the nurse in charge role alongside the Clinical Matron as part of the ward's leadership arrangements.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, organised and able to lead with kindness and clarity. You will be confident in supporting staff, managing quality and safety, and working with partners across the system to deliver safe, effective care for patients.

The role includes working office hours across the week, with one weekend in four, supporting visible leadership and safe running of the ward across the wider seven-day service.

Main duties of the job

• The Ward Manager will provide clinical, professional and operational leadership for the ward, working closely with the Clinical Matron, multi-disciplinary team and wider service leads.
• Lead the day-to-day running of the ward, maintaining safe staffing, effective patient flow and high standards of care.
• Take on clinical shifts as the nurse in charge role as part of the ward's leadership arrangements.
• Provide visible leadership and support to staff, promoting a positive team culture, good communication and professional development.
• Oversee quality, safety and governance processes, ensuring risks, incidents, complaints and learning are managed appropriately.
• Support safe admission, rehabilitation and discharge planning by working closely with patients, families, carers and system partners.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit and change, helping the ward continue to develop as part of the wider community inpatient service.
• Work one weekend in four, supporting visible senior nursing leadership across the service.

About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job responsibilities
The 3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• Registered adult nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience of leading a ward, team or service area, with the ability to support staff and maintain safe, high-quality care.
• Able to embody our Trust values of being Caring, Committed and Together.
• Confident using digital systems and able to work flexibly, including one weekend in four during office hours.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please contact Caroline Edwards on 07870 484441 or Caroline.Edwards@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be happy to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification
Education, qualifications or training
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• NMC Registration
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate short courses, training or equivalent experience, in a relevant field
• Mentorship Qualification or equivalent experience

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development

Previous Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working autonomously to deliver high quality and evidence-based nursing care.
• Experience in providing supervision to junior colleagues and students in the completion of routine nursing and clinical skills.
• Experience providing inspiring and supportive leadership to junior colleagues through line management or day-to-day supervision
• Uphold the Trust's values of being caring, committed and working as team through demonstratable examples and experience

Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential

• Advanced use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Ability to travel to Trust sites as required

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).

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.