Deputy Ward Manager (Band 6)

Job summary

Emerald Lodge is a dynamic mental health open rehabilitation unit, and we are looking to recruit a deputy ward manager who is highly motivated to provide excellent standards of patient care and support developments within the service, as we continually strive to improve care delivery and enhance the patient journey. We are looking for a positively motivated leader who has experience of working within the specialism of mental health and has a strong desire to enhance the rehabilitation process.

The successful candidate will support a dedicated multi-professional team in providing high quality care for people with enduring & complex mental health needs. We want to hear from applicants with strong leadership skills to ensure that we provide evidence based best practice to the patient group, while supporting and motivating a team in a challenging clinical environment.

The poster holder will assist the Ward Manager in the provision of clinical leadership and to be a clinical role model to the 24-hour inpatient team. Acting on behalf of and to deputise, as directed by the Ward Manager in their absence and provide quality evidence-based nursing advice, support and care for service users with mental and physical health needs and to their carers within a multidisciplinary setting. Working in conjunction with the Matron to set, maintain and audit clinical standards in adherence to local and national priorities.

Main duties of the job

To inform & support the role of the ward manager, deputise in their absence, & perform delegated duties on their behalf.

To assist in providing professional, managerial & clinical leadership and ensure that the ward is able to provide a safe & secure environment for patients, staff & visitors at all times.

To be responsible for promoting & assuring robust risk assessment & management processes in partnership with the ward manager & wider MDT.

To support & work collaboratively with the entire MDT in order to meet the expectations of our commissioners.

To ensure everyone has their right to be treated with respect upheld. Also ensuring that their values and beliefs are maintained and they are treated in such a way that preserves their privacy and dignity.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/