Job summary
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to invite applications for the position of Band 7 Ward Manager for Cragside Ward, part of our Mental Health Inpatient Older Persons Services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical leader to join a well-established service and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, safe and compassionate care for older adults with complex mental health needs.
Cragside ward is a mixed sex organic Inpatient service supporting older people who may require inpatient treatment relating to their mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of holistic safe and effective care through the use of evidence based professional practice, in line with agreed local and national standards.
Responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the ward.
Accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care throughout the working period as set out in the NMC Code.
To provide a continuously improving service in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework
To provide clinical leadership, expertise, advice and support to the nursing and multi -professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
To support and continually develop staff to ensure they have the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/speciality requirements
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 have operational responsibility for all aspects of clinical standards, professional practice, manage and co-ordinate staff, budget, resources and the environment.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 have operational responsibility for all aspects of clinical standards, professional practice, manage and co-ordinate staff, budget, resources and the environment.
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
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered on the NMC register, Mental Health
- Mentor qualification / ENB 998 or equivalent/ Completed Mentorship Course
- Mentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including IT literacy
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
- Ability to manage own time effectively and to produce pieces of work on time and to a high standard.
- Ability to delegate appropriately.
Desirable
- Ability to present complex information to various audiences
- Change management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Managing Clinical Practice at Band 6 / equivalent level
- Budget and resource management understanding.
- Experience of providing management supervision and appraisal
- First line management & leadership experience.
- Competent in receiving and providing clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including some staff management /supervision experience
- Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development
Desirable
- Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
Physical Requirment
Essential
- Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered on the NMC register, Mental Health
- Mentor qualification / ENB 998 or equivalent/ Completed Mentorship Course
- Mentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including IT literacy
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
- Ability to manage own time effectively and to produce pieces of work on time and to a high standard.
- Ability to delegate appropriately.
Desirable
- Ability to present complex information to various audiences
- Change management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Managing Clinical Practice at Band 6 / equivalent level
- Budget and resource management understanding.
- Experience of providing management supervision and appraisal
- First line management & leadership experience.
- Competent in receiving and providing clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including some staff management /supervision experience
- Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development
Desirable
- Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
Physical Requirment
Essential
- Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required
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).
