Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Manager

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Job summary

We are excited to recruit a Band 7 Ward Manager for the Specialist Eating Disorder Unit, Ward 31a at the RVI.

The Eating Disorder Service is a specialist service, providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for adults with moderate and severe eating disorders in North East England. The service provides treatment for males and females over the age of 18 on Ward 31a, Intensive Day Service and in the Community Adult Eating Disorder Team

The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality and safe care for patients, staff and visitors.

They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity and who can role model the trust values at all times. They must have broad evidence of continuous professional development.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and we welcome applications from individuals who have experience working with individuals and families requiring support in relation to eating disorders.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have operational responsibility for all aspects of clinical standards, professional practice, manage and co-ordinate staff, budget, resources and the environment.

Rostered on the point of contract rota; to ensure provision of service and staffing across Trust sites.

Demonstrate effective leadership, being visible and accessible to patients, families and carers which ensure efficient, effective and caring services.

Accountability for the delivery of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes

Develop and where appropriate deliver training packages to enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce and students

Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity

Workforce support and performance management eg. appraisals, supervisions, training requirements, attendance management

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Details

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

263-SCG25-082-AB

Job locations

Ward 31a Royal Victoria Infirmiry

Richardson Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4LP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th May 2025

Closing date : 10th June 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th May 2025

Closing date : 10th June 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RGN/RMN/RNMH/ RNLD or equivalent
  • SENB 998 / P126/127 Student Assessor /Mentor

Desirable

  • Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Leadership experience
  • Continued professional development
  • Significant post registration clinical experience
  • Risk Assessment/ Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Complex mental health / learning disabilities needs
  • Care Co-ordination
  • Safeguarding
  • Carer needs

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an inpatient service

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Collaborative working
  • Excellent interpersonal and Communication
  • Collaborative working
  • Time Management
  • Operational Management
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Change Management
  • Resource Management

Desirable

  • Experience working with people who have experienced eating disorders
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RGN/RMN/RNMH/ RNLD or equivalent
  • SENB 998 / P126/127 Student Assessor /Mentor

Desirable

  • Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Leadership experience
  • Continued professional development
  • Significant post registration clinical experience
  • Risk Assessment/ Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Complex mental health / learning disabilities needs
  • Care Co-ordination
  • Safeguarding
  • Carer needs

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an inpatient service

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Collaborative working
  • Excellent interpersonal and Communication
  • Collaborative working
  • Time Management
  • Operational Management
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Change Management
  • Resource Management

Desirable

  • Experience working with people who have experienced eating disorders

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 31a Royal Victoria Infirmiry

Richardson Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4LP


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 31a Royal Victoria Infirmiry

Richardson Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4LP


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Manager

Helen Dawson

helen.dawson@cntw.nhs.uk

07500972663

Details

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

263-SCG25-082-AB

Job locations

Ward 31a Royal Victoria Infirmiry

Richardson Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4LP


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