Job summary
Assessment and Treatment and Rehabilitation.
Ward Manager: BAND 7
Wage 43742.00 - 50056.00.
37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday).
Main duties of the job
Are you a Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities, Registered Nurse Mental Health, Allied Health Professional or Psychologist with experience of and enthusiasm to work within Learning Disability? Then this is the job for you.
The Larches is a 14 bedded unit for assessment and treatment and rehabilitation learning disability service for males with intellectual disability and/or autism who require specially adapted treatment programs to enhance their care and rehabilitation.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and work collaboratively within a ward-based team as well as the wider multi-disciplinary team following the forensic pathway. You will be committed to delivering a high quality and safe service in line with CQC regional quality standards and the Reach out collaborative. Having the experience and ability to engage and communicate at all levels, leading effectively on service and team development. You will need to ensure that GSC KPI'S and CQUIN targets are achieved. Having in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act and an understanding of forensic care pathways is also essential.
About us
The Trust is a Lead Provider of Learning Disability Services in the region and is undergoing positive development within the Transforming Care Program.
Having access to professional development via accredited leadership courses and being part of quality improvement projects are just some of the opportunities that we offer our employees within Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
For further information on the role contact Vikki Adeoye: LD In patient Service Manager Tel. 07435981418.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will bring good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to maintain professional effective working relationships with external agencies. You will need to have a strong commitment to ensure positive patient and carers experience. Embracing and promoting the 6 Cs is paramount as you will be a key role model within the unit. You will be expected to liaise with our practice placement advisors in supporting student clinical placements as this forms a crucial part of workforce succession planning for all disciplines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will bring good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to maintain professional effective working relationships with external agencies. You will need to have a strong commitment to ensure positive patient and carers experience. Embracing and promoting the 6 Cs is paramount as you will be a key role model within the unit. You will be expected to liaise with our practice placement advisors in supporting student clinical placements as this forms a crucial part of workforce succession planning for all disciplines.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial assessment and treatment or rehabilitation experience
- Professional Registration in clinical area
- Experience of working with Learning Disability
- Experience of Leadership
Desirable
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience of Transforming Care
- Knowledge and Experience of managing Budgets
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial assessment and treatment or rehabilitation experience
- Professional Registration in clinical area
- Experience of working with Learning Disability
- Experience of Leadership
Desirable
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience of Transforming Care
- Knowledge and Experience of managing Budgets
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
