Band 7 Ward Manager - Bristol
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Job summary
Cary Ward is an 8 bedded medium secure ward within Fromeside and Wickham secure services, based at the Blackberry Hill Hospital site. The ward provides care for adults with autism spectrum disorders and/or learning disabilities, some of whom also have a psychotic illness, who present a significant risk to others. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic RMN or RLDN, with an interest in working with this client group, to join our friendly, experienced multi-disciplinary team as ward manager.
Cary Ward is closely linked to the Forensic Intellectual, Neuropsychiatric & Developmental Disorders Team and there will be the opportunity to have support and supervision from senior nurses and other clinicians with expertise and experience in working with service users with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders and forensic needs.
We would therefore welcome applications from individuals with an interest in working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders, even if they may not have direct experience of working with this client group.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the duties of a Ward Manager including support of the team, involvement in the referrals and assessment process, clinical leadership, leadership of the team and managerial duties; with an overall emphasis on delivery of excellent care and a safe service.
Experience of working within an inpatient setting, experience of managerial and clinical leadership, and change management experience would be beneficial for the successful candidate.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services in a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
342-SEC077-0823
Job locations
Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 2EW
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 2EW
Employer's website
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