Job summary
Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager/Site Officer - Derwent Centre, Harlow
Would you like to work in a caring friendly environment and make a difference to people's lives?
Are you a registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a change? If so we have a fantastic opportunity for you.
The role of the Deputy Ward Manager/Mental Health Site Officer is an integral part of the support structure of Essex Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust. Performing the duties in accordance with these procedural guidelines will assist in managing risk, increase communication and manage any untoward events until a Senior Member of staff arrives or gives direction.
The Role will be overseen by the designated Ward Manager and Clinical Manager/Matron.
The role will involve both Site Officer duties as well as Deputy Ward Manager duties on an inpatient adult acute ward.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the holistic assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for clients with Mental Health needs referred to the service. At all times upholding and teaching the Recovery model and reminding mindful of all physical health needs and social inclusion ensuring that anti stigma is upheld.
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;
o Season Ticket Loans
o NHS discounts for staff
o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
o Day One Flexible Employer
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
The post holder works under the overall supervision of the Ward Manager, but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. They are required to teach of other nursing and non-nursing staff allocated to their particular area. The post holder is designated as the person to take charge regularly in the absence of the Ward Manager, with prior in agreement with that person, undertaking defined managerial responsibility for the ward. In addition, the post holder will be expected to take a key role as lead on the clinical practice within the area, will demonstrate good leadership skills whilst ensuring robust standards of care are in place, including physical, mental health and social needs ensuring theses are implemented and evaluated.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information about main duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder works under the overall supervision of the Ward Manager, but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. They are required to teach of other nursing and non-nursing staff allocated to their particular area. The post holder is designated as the person to take charge regularly in the absence of the Ward Manager, with prior in agreement with that person, undertaking defined managerial responsibility for the ward. In addition, the post holder will be expected to take a key role as lead on the clinical practice within the area, will demonstrate good leadership skills whilst ensuring robust standards of care are in place, including physical, mental health and social needs ensuring theses are implemented and evaluated.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information about main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- RMN or RGN experience
- Experience of working with people with mental health conditions and vulnerable service users
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 Experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within a 24 hour service that provides 7 day per week, 365 days per year as per rota.
- Knowledge of current legislation including MHA 1983 and amendments
- Excellent IT skills i.e. Word / Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Desirable
- Certificate in a psychotherapeutic intervention e.g. solution focussed therapy, CBT or counselling
- Current driving licence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- RMN or RGN experience
- Experience of working with people with mental health conditions and vulnerable service users
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 Experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within a 24 hour service that provides 7 day per week, 365 days per year as per rota.
- Knowledge of current legislation including MHA 1983 and amendments
- Excellent IT skills i.e. Word / Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Desirable
- Certificate in a psychotherapeutic intervention e.g. solution focussed therapy, CBT or counselling
- Current driving licence
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
Derwent Centre
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hemstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
