Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an experienced registered mental health nurse to develop skills in a specialist personality disorder service has arisen on Waddon Ward, River House.
The post involves leading and supporting the nursing team, being the primary nurse for a small case load, assessment of new patients, leading on quality, taking a role in service development and providing some consultation to other wards in River House in working with clients with personality disorder. You may also be asked to deputise for your ward manager in their absence.
You will receive training and supervision required for the role.The successful candidate must be committed to providing high quality patient care and have a demonstrated interested in working with offenders with personality disorder.
Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:
We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer career pathways to either operational management or senior nursing positions. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in risk assessment and therapies related to personality disorder, for example Mentalisation Based Therapy, Violence Reduction Programme.
Main duties of the job
- Providing high quality nursing interventions to patients with personality disorder.
- Supervising junior staff.
- Supporting junior staff with report writing for CPAs, MHRTs etc
- Participating in an ongoing programme of development and education for the nursing team.
- Ensuring key performance indicators are met
- Maintaining high quality standards on the ward.
About us
Waddon Ward, based at River House, Bethlem Royal Hospital, is a 15-bed male medium secure unit. It is one of only three specialist units in the country providing assessment and treatment for men with a diagnosis of personality disorder and history of offending. It is closely linked to the I-CAN Integrated Community Service Team, as well as other Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) services in prison and probation. Through a variety of psychological, psychosocial and occupational interventions, patients can successfully progress to other OPD services in prison and to successful reintegration into the community. All patients engage in the Violence Reduction Programme while other parts of their treatment is tailored to their individual need and delivered by the multi professional team on Waddon Ward.
We are a multi professional team including nurses, psychosocial support workers, OTs, psychologists and medics.
About our locations:
Bethlem Royal Hospital
Bethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads and have offers free parking. The site is within walking distance from of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Ward Manager role is suitable for Registered Nurses who have successfully completed preceptorship and have registered as an approved NMC mentor.
The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.
As a Deputy Ward Manager you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment. Your professional and personal development will include further postgraduate study and you will be encouraged and supported by your line manager to undertake Masters programmes.
As a senior nurse working within the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership you are required to encourage and foster collaborative and cross Organisation working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Ward Manager role is suitable for Registered Nurses who have successfully completed preceptorship and have registered as an approved NMC mentor.
The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.
As a Deputy Ward Manager you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment. Your professional and personal development will include further postgraduate study and you will be encouraged and supported by your line manager to undertake Masters programmes.
As a senior nurse working within the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership you are required to encourage and foster collaborative and cross Organisation working.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- MSc level qualification associated with Forensic mental health
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- At least two years experience at band 5
- Experience as a preceptor / mentor
Desirable
- Experience of taking responsibility for a ward / clinical unit
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care that is responsive to patient's needs without close supervision
Desirable
- Ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined frame work
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- MSc level qualification associated with Forensic mental health
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- At least two years experience at band 5
- Experience as a preceptor / mentor
Desirable
- Experience of taking responsibility for a ward / clinical unit
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care that is responsive to patient's needs without close supervision
Desirable
- Ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined frame work
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bethlehem Royal Hospital, River House Waddon Ward
Monks Orchard Road
Bechenham London
BR3 3BX
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
