Have 24-hour operational managerial accountability for the delivery of nursing care to patients on the ward.

Provide clear nursing and managerial leadership to the patients and staff of the ward, managing the daily affairs of the ward to sustain current and improve standards of care to patients.

Ensure that the ward environment is maintained to a high standard in lieu with CQC standards and outcomes

Assume line management and budgetary responsibility for a team establishment that includes qualified and unqualified staff and admin staff working on the ward.

Provide expert clinical leadership to ensure high standards of patient care

Work closely and alongside community services, Clinical Commissioning Groups and the relevant local Authorities to ensure best use of resources and management of in-patient beds.

Main duties of the job

Co-ordinate bed management for the ward, ensuring good planning arrangements for admission and safe discharge of patients.

Ensure a safe and therapeutic ward environment, making efforts to reduce the numbers of Patient Safety Incidents.

In the event of Patient Safety Incidents, ensure they are dealt with swiftly and in line with policy. Organise support to patients following incidents and debriefing staff. Draw out learning points and areas for practice development.

Investigate complaints, accidents and Patient Safety Incidents in accordance with agreed procedure and prepare reports.

Ensure ward hygiene, ward cleanliness, infection control and the maintenance of ward fabric, reporting deficiencies where appropriate to Matron, Service Manager, the Estates and Facilities Department.

Ensure systems are in place for the safekeeping of patients' property and valuables in accordance with Trust's patients' property procedure.

Actively participate in conjunction with other disciplines, in the formulation and implementation of ward and unit policies as required.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.

Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.

We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.

We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.

We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Co-ordinate bed management for the ward, ensuring good planning arrangements for admission and safe discharge of patients.

Ensure a safe and therapeutic ward environment, making efforts to reduce the numbers of Patient Safety Incidents.

In the event of Patient Safety Incidents, ensure they are dealt with swiftly and in line with policy. Organise support to patients following incidents and debriefing staff. Draw out learning points and areas for practice development.

Investigate complaints, accidents and Patient Safety Incidents in accordance with agreed procedure and prepare reports.

Ensure ward hygiene, ward cleanliness, infection control and the maintenance of ward fabric, reporting deficiencies where appropriate to Matron, Service Manager, the Estates and Facilities Department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Part III
• Nursing or other relevant qualification
• ENB 998 or other teaching qualifications

Desirable

• Dementia awareness

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working with relevant client group
• Understanding and competent in recognising and implementing Safeguarding Policy
• Supervision and appraisal of nurses and students
• Policy development
• Knowledge of agencies to support patients and their families

Desirable

• Research Skills
• Computer literacy

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent leadership qualities
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Risk assessment and risk management skills
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act
• Competency in safe custody & administration of drugs
• Understanding of Mental capacity/covert medication and DOLs issues

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith and Fulham mental health unit Ravenscourt Ward

London

W6 8NF

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