Job summary We are looking for an experienced nurse to take up the Secondment post of Ward Manager to support the development of the following priorities & to support & drive a new model forward to deliver evidence-based practice to ensure we deliver the best patient outcomes.-To provide outstanding step down & step-up rehabilitation-To provide step-up care from the community, preventing admission to secondary care-To provide palliative ward-based care for those at the end of their life-To support the delivery of place-based care for people living in Mid & North Hampshire.Alton Community Hospital works closely with GPs & local partners to ensure the population of Mid & North Hampshire have access to first class rehabilitation & step-up care.
You will work closely with the AHP manager to both support step up care, preventing unnecessary acute admissions, & drive an outstanding rehabilitation model.
You will lead the wider MDT, incorporating both internal & external partners, to provide the population of Mid & North Hampshire with seamless health care services with a home first approach.This is a fantastic development opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking individual who provides excellent care & continually improves patient outcomes.
We are looking for a full time ward manager, however we pride ourselves on flexibility and work life balance so are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.
Main duties of the job To provide clinical and managerial leadership to the day-to-day operation of theintegrated clinical team and the ward environment.To support the day-to-day work of the clinical team, ensuring duties are discharged safely and effectively, and to provide expertise and guidance in complex and high risk cases, in line with Trust and Local Authority policies and procedures.To promote a culture based on principles of recovery, choice and personalised care,providing a role model to the rest of the team.To ensure the safe custody of all service users in accordance with their leave statusas granted by the Responsible Clinician, including the supervision of patients withinthe unit, grounds and community.To ensure all practitioners are working in line with the organisational policy andprocedures for managing risk, including safeguarding adults and children.To ensure that lone-working arrangements are in place and followed at all times.Towork across disciplines and agencies to ensure risk is managed ( Police, LocalAuthority).To take all reasonable precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health and safety, security and risk, including infection control.
About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services.
We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do.
Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients.
By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert.
The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered AHP with clinical experience relevant to role or NMC registered General Nurse with clinical experience relevant to role Post graduate training or equivalent relevant experience