Silverwood job vacancies

As a ward manager I oversee the operations of a ward. This includes managing the staff and daily activities and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.  My role is a blend of nursing expertise, leadership, and management.

I oversee the delivery of care for people staying on the ward, making sure they receive the highest standards of support and their progress is monitored. I also provide direct care myself as well as coordinate with other healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans. I address concerns or complaints from people staying on the ward and their families to help make sure their experience is a positive one. 

Supervising nursing staff is a key duty of the role. I manage staff recruitment, training and development, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to provide excellent care. I oversee scheduling, manage conflicts, provide leadership and support and foster a positive work environment to promote teamwork.

I also oversee the ward's budget, monitoring spending, allocating resources and making decisions about equipment purchases and other expenditures.

My role as a Ward manager is to drive continuous quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating the quality of care, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to improve people's outcomes. I participate in audits and inspections and develop action plans responding to findings. I work closely with other healthcare team members to implement quality improvement initiatives.

I have a deep understanding of patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare regulations. This knowledge allows me to oversee patient care, guide the team and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. 

As a routine on the ward, I interact with various people, including people using our services, their families, staff, and other healthcare providers.  I also help to make sure people staying on the ward and their carers and families feel  welcome and cared for.

The role of a ward manager can be physically demanding and emotionally challenging but it's also rewarding, offering the opportunity to significantly impact peope's care and outcomes.

I am an engagement and recovery worker.  I enjoy working with people who use our services and the job satisfaction that comes from seeing people fully recovered.

My role is to provide people who use our services with care and support. This can involve offering companionship,  emotional support and help with daily activities. As an engagement and recovery worker, safety, documentation and crisis intervention are also crucial components of my job. The responsibilities l have listed are frequently combined in a normal day.

My role has a beneficial effect on the lives of those who are dealing with mental health issues. I genuinely enjoy my job. Working with people who may have a variety of complicated requirements calls for flexibility, compassion, and patience.

My current role is that of a clinical team lead. It includes all the clinical duties of a nurse.  When I arrive on the shift, I check all the people on the ward that I am responsible for are well and that the environment is safe. Before the start of the shift, staff are reminded of the risks they need to look out for. I speak to colleagues about their experiences on the ward and how we can work together to effectively manage any risk. 

I am also responsible for staff competencies and identifying if any staff need help to perform their duties to a high standard. 

I enjoy catching up with people using our services, finding out how they have been and if their stay on the ward could be improved in any way to support them with their recovery.

It is amazing to witness the improvement in the mental wellbeing of the people we are supporting and to have been part of their journey.