Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Ward Manager role in the Eating Disorders inpatient unit. We are looking for candidates with passion and dedication and who would like to develop their skills in leadership, people management and quality improvement.
We have a committed team that provides multidisciplinary approach to treatment. We offer a comprehensive induction to the role, training opportunities, teaching sessions, regular supervision and space for reflective practice.
This is an all-gender service for adult patients (age 18 and above) with an eating disorder. The ward is a 18 bedded unit where individuals are offered treatment for a period of 6 to 16 weeks. We are a national service and provide treatment for both local and national patients
We have pioneered a number of innovative treatment pathways for people with eating disorders and autism spectrum disorders, and eating disorders and diabetes and would encourage the successful candidate to champion these and other treatment pathways.
The service is unique in that it is dual accredited with the QED network and the National Autism Service, in recognition of the innovations implemented for patients with anorexia and autistic traits.
Main duties of the job
To have overall management responsibility for the delivery of care within the eating disorders unit.
To lead a team of nursing staff in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal take place.
To manage administrative and operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered.
To co-ordinate multidisciplinary working, maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with all team members, and other services within the Trust
To ensure effective interface and continuity of care between disciplines and services.
The post holder will carry out nursing procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care, and complies with The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct.
There is an expectation that the post holder will place the needs of service users and carers at the centre of care delivery.
About us
South London and Maudsley Adult Eating Disorders Inpatient service, is one of two specialist eating disorders inpatient units within the South London Partnership (SLP). The SLP is a collaboration between South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, and South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. The Partnership brings together clinical expertise, experience and innovation, aiming to improve quality, use resources most effectively, and deliver best practice consistently to the service users and families across South London.
Location:
The Eating Disorders Unit will be re-locating from Royal Bethlem Hospital to the brand new Douglas Bennett House at the main Maudsley Hospital site at Denmark Hill, inner London, in September 2023. This state-of-the-art facility has been co-designed by patients, carers, clinicians and specialist architects working together to create a modern and much-improved environment for patients and staff. See the below website for further details
New Douglas Bennett House - South London and Maudsley (slam.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management of Nursing Care and Practice:
- Ensure that all nursing practice is developed using up to date evidence-based practice, ensuring that all nursing staff have the appropriate skill base and supporting mechanisms to access training to work with the service user group
- Ensure systems are in place to support service user and carer-centred involvement in the everyday activities on the ward
-Ensure that nursing staff receive regular supervision and appraisal and are offered essential and developmental training in accordance with their personal development plans, and the needs of the service
Management of Financial and Material Resources:
-Ensure ward finances are managed within allocated budget, including recruitment of staff. All absences, bank and agency are managed within budget and Trust guidelines
Management of Clinical Standards:
- Ensure that all practices and interactions on the unit are based on the preservation and respect of service users dignity, individual and cultural identity, wishes (whenever possible) and are in accordance with the maintenance of the individuals independence
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and involve them in all relevant day to day decisions, strategy and business planning, and maintain close liaison with the Service Manager and Clinical Director when difficulties arise
Management of Human Resources:
- Maintain the efficient use of staffing resources on the ward, ensuring that staffing levels are safe, appropriate and contain the necessary skill mix on each shift, but recognising and supporting Improving Working Lives within the confines of a safe service
Management of Information and Communication:
-Develop and maintain procedures which result in good communication between the multidisciplinary team and other agencies
Management of the Environment
Personal Development and Freedom to Act:
- The post-holder will be prepared to physically move between sites as needed
- Acknowledge their own limitations and discuss/identify their training and development needs with their line manager
- Be aware of the need to reflect on their practice both as clinician and manager.
- Manage their own time efficiently
Other Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that systems are in place which invite service users and their carers to comment on the quality of services they receive. Implementation of the complaints procedure including investigation, response, and resolution.
- Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services within and external to the Directorate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management of Nursing Care and Practice:
- Ensure that all nursing practice is developed using up to date evidence-based practice, ensuring that all nursing staff have the appropriate skill base and supporting mechanisms to access training to work with the service user group
- Ensure systems are in place to support service user and carer-centred involvement in the everyday activities on the ward
-Ensure that nursing staff receive regular supervision and appraisal and are offered essential and developmental training in accordance with their personal development plans, and the needs of the service
Management of Financial and Material Resources:
-Ensure ward finances are managed within allocated budget, including recruitment of staff. All absences, bank and agency are managed within budget and Trust guidelines
Management of Clinical Standards:
- Ensure that all practices and interactions on the unit are based on the preservation and respect of service users dignity, individual and cultural identity, wishes (whenever possible) and are in accordance with the maintenance of the individuals independence
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and involve them in all relevant day to day decisions, strategy and business planning, and maintain close liaison with the Service Manager and Clinical Director when difficulties arise
Management of Human Resources:
- Maintain the efficient use of staffing resources on the ward, ensuring that staffing levels are safe, appropriate and contain the necessary skill mix on each shift, but recognising and supporting Improving Working Lives within the confines of a safe service
Management of Information and Communication:
-Develop and maintain procedures which result in good communication between the multidisciplinary team and other agencies
Management of the Environment
Personal Development and Freedom to Act:
- The post-holder will be prepared to physically move between sites as needed
- Acknowledge their own limitations and discuss/identify their training and development needs with their line manager
- Be aware of the need to reflect on their practice both as clinician and manager.
- Manage their own time efficiently
Other Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that systems are in place which invite service users and their carers to comment on the quality of services they receive. Implementation of the complaints procedure including investigation, response, and resolution.
- Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services within and external to the Directorate
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability)
- Mentorship Course
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- PSTS/Seni Lewis training
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care
- Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
- Knowledge Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act, NSF, Child Protection and NHS Plan
Desirable
- Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care
- Experience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
- Experience of project management
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in verbal discussions in a manner which inspires confidence and respect from others
- Ability to analyse complex issues/problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions.
- Ability to manage own time effectively and to produce pieces of work on time and to a high standard
Desirable
- Proven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management
- Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations
- Ability to build and lead effectively, a large multi-skilled team
- Ability to manage conflict effectively
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability)
- Mentorship Course
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- PSTS/Seni Lewis training
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care
- Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
- Knowledge Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act, NSF, Child Protection and NHS Plan
Desirable
- Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care
- Experience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
- Experience of project management
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in verbal discussions in a manner which inspires confidence and respect from others
- Ability to analyse complex issues/problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions.
- Ability to manage own time effectively and to produce pieces of work on time and to a high standard
Desirable
- Proven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management
- Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations
- Ability to build and lead effectively, a large multi-skilled team
- Ability to manage conflict effectively
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).
