Job summary
WARD MANAGER - INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH
BAND 7
HOURS: 37.5 - FULL TIME
OLDER PEOPLE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT UNIT
CRYSTAL CENTRE, CHELMSFORD
An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Ward Manager to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working at our older adult inpatient ward based at the Crystal Centre, Chelmsford.
Main duties of the job
Ruby ward is a 17 bedded inpatient facility which provides care to older people, over the age of 65, suffering from mental health problems where the problems are deemed to be such that admission to hospital is the only safe option.
We offer a service which is provided by a team that shares the workload fairly, acknowledges individual abilities and skills and recognises the individual staff member's responsibility when providing care. Staff support and supervision are integral to our service. The Ward team is multidisciplinary, consisting of Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clerical staff, domestics, Physiotherapy staff and occupational therapists with close liaison with Social Services, and other related disciplines.
An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is required, taking into account the needs of families and carer's, whilst providing leadership to a team and be prepared to become part of an established multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for people who can bring commitment, fresh ideas, and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways. In return, we offer Training and development of staff, support through regular Supervision and Appraisal, assisting you in setting realistic objectives.
The Crystal Centre has close transport links to Chelmsford and the surrounding areas, plus easy access to the A12 with free parking on site.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARYThe post holder will be responsible to the Matron and is required to undertake duties without direct supervision. Assessment of care development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for clients with mental health needs is an integral part of practice at all times. In line with contemporaneous practice, integration between the Ward Team and the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team and Community Mental Health Teams being is an essential part of practice that the post holder will uphold these principles.JOB SUMMARYThe post holder is responsible for the overseeing of assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients with mental health needs.Participation and planning for the training and education needs of all staff including students/learners and new staff allocated to the Ward will be upheld and disseminated in a manner conducive to the ward.The post holder will be available to work unsocial hours and to work shift work including nights, weekend, and bank holidays when required.To carry out any other duties commensurate with the duties of this post.This is an outline job description and may be subject to change according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARYThe post holder will be responsible to the Matron and is required to undertake duties without direct supervision. Assessment of care development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for clients with mental health needs is an integral part of practice at all times. In line with contemporaneous practice, integration between the Ward Team and the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team and Community Mental Health Teams being is an essential part of practice that the post holder will uphold these principles.JOB SUMMARYThe post holder is responsible for the overseeing of assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients with mental health needs.Participation and planning for the training and education needs of all staff including students/learners and new staff allocated to the Ward will be upheld and disseminated in a manner conducive to the ward.The post holder will be available to work unsocial hours and to work shift work including nights, weekend, and bank holidays when required.To carry out any other duties commensurate with the duties of this post.This is an outline job description and may be subject to change according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RMN
- oProven experience in a band 6 / band 7 management role
Desirable
- Additional Professional Qualification
Planning & Workload Management:
Essential
- oAbility to plan resource requirement to meet changing care needs
- oAbility to coordinate work to meet agreed targets and deadlines
Desirable
- oEvidence of personal development e.g. in objective setting, time management, skills etc
Leading and Managing
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate a consistent style of clinical leadership
Desirable
- oEvidence of personal leadership development
Technical Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of the implications of the National Service Frameworks for Older People and Adult Mental Health
- oGood understanding of national policy and the implications for mental health e.g. essence of care
- oEvidence of knowledge of professional nursing standards
Desirable
- oEvidence of the knowledge and skills in the use of information technology to support care and professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RMN
- oProven experience in a band 6 / band 7 management role
Desirable
- Additional Professional Qualification
Planning & Workload Management:
Essential
- oAbility to plan resource requirement to meet changing care needs
- oAbility to coordinate work to meet agreed targets and deadlines
Desirable
- oEvidence of personal development e.g. in objective setting, time management, skills etc
Leading and Managing
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate a consistent style of clinical leadership
Desirable
- oEvidence of personal leadership development
Technical Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of the implications of the National Service Frameworks for Older People and Adult Mental Health
- oGood understanding of national policy and the implications for mental health e.g. essence of care
- oEvidence of knowledge of professional nursing standards
Desirable
- oEvidence of the knowledge and skills in the use of information technology to support care and professional development
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
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Crystal Centre
Puddings Wood Drive
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
