Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and highly motivated Ward Manager with management experience to lead a dedicated clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity to come and join a highly motivated team within the older adults services in the Jameson Division.
3 Beatrice Place a hospital for people with dementia, mental health difficulties or those whose behaviour is challenging to manage in the community. The unit is based in Kensington.
Main duties of the job
As the ward manager, you will be able to demonstrate progressive skills in leadership, advanced clinical practice, and service development. We are seeking senior nurses who are looking to further their career and you will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to the provision of high quality and patient-centred care, continuous service and staff development, and strong collaborative working with other agencies.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
About us
There's a place for you at CNWL.We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking torecruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With adiverse culture and equally diverserange of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is pressured at times; you will need to be proactive and self-directed as well as working alongside fellow ward managers within the division and working closely with the Matron to continue to strive for improvement to ensure that we are continuously providing high standards of care to all of our patients. The post holder will have relevant experience in an Inpatient Ward. You will have clear aims for the wards development and be able to achieve goals set. Firm evidence of how you as a leader have positively affected team dynamics and improved clinical effectiveness is required. You must be able to motivate staff to achieve high standards, and possess excellent communication skills as components to achieve Trust goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is pressured at times; you will need to be proactive and self-directed as well as working alongside fellow ward managers within the division and working closely with the Matron to continue to strive for improvement to ensure that we are continuously providing high standards of care to all of our patients. The post holder will have relevant experience in an Inpatient Ward. You will have clear aims for the wards development and be able to achieve goals set. Firm evidence of how you as a leader have positively affected team dynamics and improved clinical effectiveness is required. You must be able to motivate staff to achieve high standards, and possess excellent communication skills as components to achieve Trust goals.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RMN Nurse qualification and current registration
- Diploma/Degree in subject related to Mental Health
Desirable
- SLICE or equivalent
- Educated to degree/diploma level.
- RGN.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience as a qualified mental health nurse
- Risk assessment/management.
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Ability to apply research to practice
- Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills/psychosocial interventions/brief solution focused therapy
- A successful track record in making improvements in service delivery or operational effectiveness
- A successful track record in managing staff effectively, including improving performance
- Experience of safeguarding and investigations
Desirable
- Other relevant post registration experience
- Audit and research.
- Experience managing budgets
- Exposure to delivering service change
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act, the Mental Health Code of Practice and the CPA process
- An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and its Code of Practice
- An understanding of performance management systems and the importance of achieving targets
- Ability to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and other external agencies
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess junior staff and learners.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with people with dementia.
Other
Essential
- Able to exercise initiative, flexibility and tact.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Willing to use peer and group supervision creatively
- Understanding/implementation of Equal Opportunities
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RMN Nurse qualification and current registration
- Diploma/Degree in subject related to Mental Health
Desirable
- SLICE or equivalent
- Educated to degree/diploma level.
- RGN.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience as a qualified mental health nurse
- Risk assessment/management.
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Ability to apply research to practice
- Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills/psychosocial interventions/brief solution focused therapy
- A successful track record in making improvements in service delivery or operational effectiveness
- A successful track record in managing staff effectively, including improving performance
- Experience of safeguarding and investigations
Desirable
- Other relevant post registration experience
- Audit and research.
- Experience managing budgets
- Exposure to delivering service change
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act, the Mental Health Code of Practice and the CPA process
- An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and its Code of Practice
- An understanding of performance management systems and the importance of achieving targets
- Ability to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and other external agencies
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess junior staff and learners.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with people with dementia.
Other
Essential
- Able to exercise initiative, flexibility and tact.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Willing to use peer and group supervision creatively
- Understanding/implementation of Equal Opportunities
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).
