Job summary
**Internal MPFT Applicants Only**
Role is open to current band 6's working across the Adult MH wards at St Georges.
We are looking for a Ward Manager to join our Milford team. Do you want a new opportunity to develop your leadership skills? If so you're in luck!
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, provide Leadership, and be a role model to the team. You will provide quality evidence-based nursing advice, support and care for patients with mental health needs and their carers within a multidisciplinary setting.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake assessments of individuals with complex mental health presentations, including those patients presenting with higher levels of risk.
- Develop in collaboration with the patient their care plan and their recovery plan.
- Offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required.
- Take the lead in delivering therapeutic group work programmes as required.
- Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
- Ensure the safe custody of all patients as determined by the clinical team. This includes the supervision of patients within the hospital, grounds and the community, as required.
- Provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward.
- Assess and manage ongoing risks as identified during assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with patients and carers.
- Regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary.
- Continuing responsibility for the effective functioning of the clinical environment including resource management and ensuring safe staffing levels on a shift-by-shift basis.
- Overall responsibility for setting clinical and educational standards, monitoring, and maintaining these standards.
- Regularly undertake audits of clinical activity and standards and develop plans of action to address any improvements required.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube
Job description
Job responsibilities
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC
- Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision Training
- Recognised Management or Leadership Qualification
- Recognised Psychological Interventions Training, e.g. Dementia specific
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post qualification experience at Band 6.
- Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating specialist programmes of care and risk management plans.
- Evidence of successful mentoring and/or supervision of junior members of staff including students.
- Evidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence based practice.
- Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Current Band 6 MPFT employee working on the Adult MH wards at St Georges
Desirable
- Experience of working in a inpatient/ community setting.
- Experience of managing a team of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC
- Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision Training
- Recognised Management or Leadership Qualification
- Recognised Psychological Interventions Training, e.g. Dementia specific
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post qualification experience at Band 6.
- Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating specialist programmes of care and risk management plans.
- Evidence of successful mentoring and/or supervision of junior members of staff including students.
- Evidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence based practice.
- Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Current Band 6 MPFT employee working on the Adult MH wards at St Georges
Desirable
- Experience of working in a inpatient/ community setting.
- Experience of managing a team of staff
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).
