Clinical Ward Manager

Pan Trade; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

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Job Summary

We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000

The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.

We have an exciting opportunity on Silk Ward in Macclesfield for a Clinical Ward Manager who has the ability to provide management and clinical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team. Silk Ward provides specialist inpatient treatment and assessment for people with Dementia aged 18-65.

The ideal candidate will support the team to deliver person-centred care in collaboration with service users, carers and families, external partners and agencies, such as End of Life Partnership.

To have overall operational management and clinical responsibility for the delivery of safe, compassionate care within the unit, in accordance with Trust policy and procedures. There is scope for development within the role.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide line management and clinical leadership to the nursing and MDT, comprising of Consultant, Advanced Clinical Lead, AHP, SALT and Physio, to ensure person-centred care is delivered and meets standards for Quality and Safety in partnership with service users and carers.
2. To lead a team of staff in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal takes place.
3. To ensure systems are in place to manage administrative and operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered.
4. To co-ordinate multidisciplinary working, maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with all team members, and the wider unit to ensure effective interface and continuity of care between disciplines and services.
5. The post holder will carry out nursing procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care and complies with the NMC Code of Conduct.
6. This post is responsible and accountable for the management of clinical care on the ward, and the post holder will be supported to ensure the 6C's underpin the practice and delivery of care on the ward.

About Us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.

Date posted: 18 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 373-SMH2348

Job locations: Silk Ward, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL

Job Description

Job responsibilities: Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website.

If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability)
• Degree in nursing or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• RGN
• Advanced clinical skills course
• Masters degree / working towards in related clinical speciality

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Specialist clinical knowledge of medical and psychiatric conditions, diagnosis, treatment and care including contraindications and side effects to medication, relevant to the health speciality
• Knowledge & understanding of Recovery Model of Care
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and quality framework associated with the clinical speciality (Eg MHA, Clinical & Social Governance).
• Understanding and appreciation of Safeguarding procedures.
• Understanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental health needs and how these complement services the NHS provides
• Knowledge of performance management procedures.
• Knowledge of transformation or transactional change
• Aware of planning & developing services processes

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the wider NHS Agenda including best practice.
• Advanced computer skills and use of spreadsheets

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing clinical practice at Band 6.
• Experience of leading on Safeguarding issues including providing advice and guidance to other staff.
• Experience in supporting clients with complex needs
• Experience of clinical practice development
• Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care.
• Experience of managing clinical risk effectively.
• Experience leading and managing a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision.
• Experience of working in a multicultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice.
• Experience of recruitment and selection of staff.
• Evidence of undertaking audit work

Desirable

• Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care
• Experience of managing staff performance.
• Experience of implementing changes in working practices.
• Experience of project management
• Experienced in planning & developing services
• Delivering training and presentations
• Experience in delivering transformation or transactional change.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Silk Ward, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL

Employer's website: https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care