Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Manager
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We have an exciting opportunity arising for a Ward Manager on our female acute ward, Palmeira Ward, at Mill View Hospital!
We are looking for an experienced registered mental health nurse (RMN) to join the leadership team on Palmeira ward as the Ward Manager. We encourage you to apply if you are an experienced Band 6 RMN or a current Band 7 RMN.
Palmeira Ward is a 13 bedded female acute inpatient ward located within Mill View Hospital in Hove. We primarily work with individuals who are aged 18-65.
Ward Managers are central to achieving the highest of standards within the NHS. They are role models for their teams and for the wider hospital and organisation.
Our shared values within the team at Mill View are important to us and view ourselves as one team, not individual areas and wards that work in isolation. It is important to us as a leadership team that we look after and support each other when needed, particularly during times that may be challenging. At Mill View, we have a culture where patient and staff ideas and concerns are listened to and we encourage those that share these values to apply.
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We recognise that this is a uniquely demanding role, yet it is one that can be rewarding beyond measure.
We are looking for someone who leads a team with passion, clinical expertise and great communication. We need you to help us sustain our high standards and to help us to continue to develop further. You will be expected to have a good understanding of professional boundaries and ensure you uphold the NMC code of conduct. It is a role where you will be empowered to implement positive changes on the ward.
At Mill View Hospital, we feel that providing the highest standards of care and ensuring the implementation of least restrictive practice are of paramount importance.
The successful post holder will receive support and regular supervision from the ward Matron. They will be joining an experienced wider hospital leadership team that is friendly, supportive and committed to providing innovative high standards of care to all those that use our services.
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You will be managing a team that is resilient, thoughtful in its approach and most of all, kind and supportive to the patients they care for and the colleagues they work alongside. The Multi-Disciplinary Team have 2 away days per year to allow time for learning, team building and reflection.
Flexible working is important to us at Mill View Hospital and we would consider any flexible working requests you may have which will help you have a healthy work-life balance. You would be provided with on-going support via regular supervision and weekly leadership meetings.
We welcome anyone interested in this role to get in touch for an informal conversation before making an application.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jack Pumphrey
- Job title: Matron
- Email address: jack.pumphrey2@nhs.net
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