Ward Manager Secondment - Anstey Ward

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 maintain responsibility for the service to ensure safety over a 24 hour period, with a focus on leadership and operational responsibility whilst offering clinical support alongside the Consultant Practitioner, Clinical Services Matron, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

Only open to employees of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

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.