Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic inspiring Ward Manager, someone who is enthusiastic, innovative and wants to work in a service that is committed to providing individualized evidenced based care.
The ward aims to promote recovery and rehabilitation with service users, preparing them to progress on the forensic pathway. The multidisciplinary team focus on providing compassionate care and a safe and therapeutic environment. Team working and collaboration is therefore imperative in the smooth running of the ward. A good ward manager needs to be able to communicate effectively, be a good listener and show strong leadership skills. They need to understand the needs and demands of the nursing team and ensure there is a good balance of skill sets and personalities to work alongside the demands and needs of the service users. They need to have skills to liaise with outside agencies such as community mental health teams, MAPPA, probation, police, family and carers.
Achieving a safe and successful pathway for our service users is the overall goal for Spring Ward and the appointment of a ward manager who can effectively assist with this aim is paramount.
Main duties of the job
Spring Ward is part of forensic pathway which is managed by Croydon and Behavioral & Developmental Psychiatry Operations Directorate.
The whole pathway includes medium secure beds for both male and female patients, an offender personality disorder unit, a low secure unit, an open rehabilitation ward, and four community forensic teams. The individual services support each other and meet weekly to plan care transition. Spring ward accepts admissions from prisons, high security, medium security, low security, acute wards and community. Patients receive treatment and support to enable them to achieve a safe and successful discharge to the community.
We believe that frontline clinical leadership is essential to improving patient experience and outcomes, and offer opportunities for development, training and support. We are a forward-thinking service and welcome new ideas and improved ways of working to enhance the service user experience.
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will lead the dedicated multi-professional team in providing care for female service users. The candidate will need to be passionate about high quality patient care and have experience in leadership and Quality Improvement. The post holder will be able to work autonomously as well as part of a multi professional team.
Spring Ward is located in River House at Bethlem Royal Hospital in Beckenham. Spring Ward is a 15 bedded medium secure ward that caters for female adults.
The team benefits from having an experienced Consultant, Speciality doctor, dedicated OT, Psychologist and social worker. Research opportunities are abundant. We have a large number of students from all disciplines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will lead the dedicated multi-professional team in providing care for female service users. The candidate will need to be passionate about high quality patient care and have experience in leadership and Quality Improvement. The post holder will be able to work autonomously as well as part of a multi professional team.
Spring Ward is located in River House at Bethlem Royal Hospital in Beckenham. Spring Ward is a 15 bedded medium secure ward that caters for female adults.
The team benefits from having an experienced Consultant, Speciality doctor, dedicated OT, Psychologist and social worker. Research opportunities are abundant. We have a large number of students from all disciplines.
Person Specification
education/Qualifications
Essential
- RMN - Certificate
- Mentorship Training - Certificate
- Continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in managing inpatient clinical practice at a band 6 level
- Significant experience in managing clinical practice at a band 6
- Significant experience in managing and monitoring clinical standards at a band 6
- Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of /involvement in project work
- Experience of recruitment and selection of staff
skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Ability to analyse and manage complex issues
- Ability to Manage Change
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- An ability to develop a therapeutic relationship
- Ability to appreciate the Role of the Ward Manager and how to balance clinical and non-clinical responsibilities.
- Ability to nurse patients with care and compassion
- Skilled in the communication of sensitive issues
- Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback
- Ability to present information both written and oral and communicate this effectively
- Ability to role model, reflect and provide evidence of conflict resolution
- Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback
- Clinical skills relevant to the post applied for
- Skilled in the assessment and monitoring of common physical health problems and able to deliver appropriate care
Desirable
- Ability to use computerised information and communication systems
- Ability to facilitate groups
- Research and audit skills
- Ability to provide relevant training to the service
Knowledge
Essential
- A knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
- Experience of racial awareness/diversity training
- Current up to date knowledge of relevant legislation
Person Specification
education/Qualifications
Essential
- RMN - Certificate
- Mentorship Training - Certificate
- Continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in managing inpatient clinical practice at a band 6 level
- Significant experience in managing clinical practice at a band 6
- Significant experience in managing and monitoring clinical standards at a band 6
- Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of /involvement in project work
- Experience of recruitment and selection of staff
skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Ability to analyse and manage complex issues
- Ability to Manage Change
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- An ability to develop a therapeutic relationship
- Ability to appreciate the Role of the Ward Manager and how to balance clinical and non-clinical responsibilities.
- Ability to nurse patients with care and compassion
- Skilled in the communication of sensitive issues
- Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback
- Ability to present information both written and oral and communicate this effectively
- Ability to role model, reflect and provide evidence of conflict resolution
- Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback
- Clinical skills relevant to the post applied for
- Skilled in the assessment and monitoring of common physical health problems and able to deliver appropriate care
Desirable
- Ability to use computerised information and communication systems
- Ability to facilitate groups
- Research and audit skills
- Ability to provide relevant training to the service
Knowledge
Essential
- A knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
- Experience of racial awareness/diversity training
- Current up to date knowledge of relevant legislation
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).
