Job summary
If you are looking for the next step in your mental health career pathway, our Acute Wards can offer you a great environment that will enable you to develop your clinical and leadership skills as a Deputy Ward Manager.
Rose Ward is a mixed 22 bed Acute Ward that provides care for adults of working age with mental illness. Based in Reading, located close to the amenities of the town centre and a leafy park, the ward works closely with service users and ad their carers to help them to identify their needs and participate actively in their care, providing a place of empathy, kindness and compassion. We have created a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to make positive change.
This role attracts the Duty Senior Nurse (DSN) allowance of £2,000 pa. The core function of the DSN is to operationally manage the hospital; 4 acute wards, 2 older adults wards, PICU & Place of Safety, on a rotational basis. You will be responsible for ensuring safe staffing across the wards, be the first responder to emergencies including fires, and be contacted with calls or queries that do not relate to specific inpatients or wards. The role is broad and varied and gives a great opportunity to develop your leadership and problem solving skills with the opportunity to build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of professionals and teams. You will be required to fulfil this role on a rotated basis that is shared across other band 6 to 8 grades.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a clinical team leader for a group of nominated staff. Take charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager and be responsible for the overall management of the ward.
- Assist in the implementation of clinical/management supervision of staff within the ward area.
- Take a lead role in the implementation of clinical care and the evaluation of nursing outcomes.
- Assist the ward manager with planning efficient use of staffing resources on the ward. Ensure that staffing levels are safe and contain the necessary skills mix, showing due regard to the need for effective budgetary management.
- Maintain effective systems of communication within the multi-disciplinary team and with patients and relatives.
- Develop your leadership skills to become competent in fulfilling the DSN (Duty Senior Nurse) role on a rotational basis within 6-9 months of starting your role dependant on previous experience.
- Be proactive in the production and implementation of new ideas and methods of care.
- Ensure that the learning needs of students allocated to the ward are met, including the development of education packages.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solution
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working opportunitiesconsisting of short days (7.5hrs), long days (12hrs) & nights (10.75hrs) supporting an improved work life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Mentorship qualification
- Experience in a mental health setting
- Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Marta Gutowska on 0118 960 5249 or email: Marta.Gutowska@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Mentorship qualification
- Experience in a mental health setting
- Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Marta Gutowska on 0118 960 5249 or email: Marta.Gutowska@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available
- IT literate
- Mentorship qualification
- Post qualification work experience
Desirable
- Management/ leadership qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Desire to undertake further training and self- improvement to support patient experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years post registration experience with in a mental health setting
- Previous experience working in a mental health care setting
- Clinical Governance understanding
Desirable
- Policy development and review experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to take on and complete tasks designated by Ward Managers such as ward audits
- Understanding Mental Health legislation, which includes the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs
- The supervision, development, appraisal and capability
- Report writing and presentations
- Role-modelling, networking, mentoring, chairing, group work and facilitation and driving clinical practice
- Team-working and the ability to play an effective part in a wider MDT
- Able to work effectively with colleagues
- Able to work under pressure and in a stressful environment
Desirable
- Resource and budget management
- Understanding of quality improvement methodology
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable
- Understand the limits of your abilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available
- IT literate
- Mentorship qualification
- Post qualification work experience
Desirable
- Management/ leadership qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Desire to undertake further training and self- improvement to support patient experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years post registration experience with in a mental health setting
- Previous experience working in a mental health care setting
- Clinical Governance understanding
Desirable
- Policy development and review experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to take on and complete tasks designated by Ward Managers such as ward audits
- Understanding Mental Health legislation, which includes the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs
- The supervision, development, appraisal and capability
- Report writing and presentations
- Role-modelling, networking, mentoring, chairing, group work and facilitation and driving clinical practice
- Team-working and the ability to play an effective part in a wider MDT
- Able to work effectively with colleagues
- Able to work under pressure and in a stressful environment
Desirable
- Resource and budget management
- Understanding of quality improvement methodology
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable
- Understand the limits of your abilities
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).
