Developing Your Skills as an Effective Ward Manager

“The ward leader’s role is recognised as pivotal in managing clinical services, improving patient outcomes and effective teamworking.” NHS Improvement October 2018

“Ward leaders are central to achieving the highest of standards in the NHS and are the role models for nurses, midwives and care staff. They are the face of leadership for patients and need the managerial skills to run a busy and demanding ward as well as the clinical expertise to inform the right supervisory decisions. It’s hard to think of another clinical role that requires such a singular combination of skills and attributes, and where the impact of a person’s leadership can be so keenly felt by ward staff and patients alike. We recognise that this is a uniquely demanding role, yet it is one that can be rewarding beyond measure. We have written this handbook to support your commitment to this vital role by helping you – whether you are already a ward leader or are aspiring to become one – identify the key attributes, skills and practical knowledge necessary to be effective.” NHS Improvement October 2018

“While the overall leadership culture of the trust is important, often it is the local ward leadership, medical as well as nursing, that is critical to achieving high-quality care.” State of Care in Acute Hospitals, Care Quality Commission

This conference aims to bring together current and aspiring Ward Managers to understand current issues and the national context, and to develop your skills as a current or aspiring Ward Manager. The conference will open with reflections on the characteristics and qualities of an effective Ward Manager, and understanding your role within quality and specifically meeting the CQC Quality Ratings at Ward level. The conference will then focus on critical areas for effective Ward Management including developing an extended interactive session focusing on leading and driving improvement on your ward, developing ward accreditation for quality and exemplar wards, supporting Nurses in Difficulty and managing performance concerns – updating you on the new NMC fitness to practise procedures, understanding how ward rounds can be used to improve both staff wellbeing and patient care, supporting vulnerable patients on your ward and reflecting on the day to day life of a Ward Manager including tips for aspiring Ward Managers.

Whether you are currently a Ward Manager, or aspiring to be one, this event provides a unique opportunity to learn from the experiences of other Ward Managers, Nurse Directors & National Experts to develop your skills as an effective Ward Manager.

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