CONTENTS
Chapter 1: The Role of the Band 7 Mental Health Ward Manager
Chapter 2: Leadership, Management and Professional Identity
Chapter 3: Creating a Safe and Therapeutic Ward Environment
Chapter 4: Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
Chapter 5: Risk Assessment, Risk Management and Patient Safety
Chapter 6: Managing Staff, Teams and Workforce Performance
Chapter 7: Safeguarding Adults and Protecting Vulnerable Patients
Chapter 8: Mental Health Legislation, Capacity and Human Rights
Chapter 9: Managing Conflict, Challenging Behaviour and Violence
Chapter 10: Clinical Supervision, Appraisal and Staff Development
Chapter 11: Incident Management, Investigations and Duty of Candour
Chapter 12: Patient Experience, Engagement and Recovery-Focused Care
Chapter 13: Managing Resources, Budgets and Operational Pressures
Chapter 14: Working Across the Multidisciplinary Team and Wider System
Chapter 15: Becoming an Effective, Resilient and Influential Band 7 Leader