Job summaryWe 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:
- A supportive environment to develop clinical skills
- Access to a comprehensive online library of training, development, and resources
- Support towards career development and promotion opportunities within the Trust
- Annual leave buying and selling scheme
- Car lease scheme
- Childcare vouchers
- Discounted Gym membership
- Flexible working
- Relocation package
- Staff discounts
Main duties of the jobThe 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 usWest 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 responsibilitiesThe 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.
QualificationsEssential- 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
ExperienceEssential- 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.
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
