Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within the Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health Services for a Ward Manager on 2 of our Wards; Cusworth Ward - mixed acute adult ward, Skelbrooke Ward - PICU in Doncaster.
We are looking for someone who is prepared to lead creatively, committed to improving patient and family carer experience, and who will lead and motivate the team to strive for continuous improvement through the development of pathways with across Mental Health Services and with partner organisations in the acute, voluntary and community sectors.
Areas of focus will include creating a safe and caring culture, quality and safety agendas, safer staffing, meeting key performance indicators, roster management, lessons learnt and enabling development of the team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide clear visible operational and clinical leadership, uphold, and monitor the clinical standards of the service. Provide managerial supervision to the team and to support the service manager with the 24 hour delivery of the service
Applicants should have extensive experience of working at Band 6 or above.
You will have effective communication skills and be able to represent the service in meetings, responding to complaints and interface with colleagues from a range of multi-disciplinary backgrounds.
We are looking for someone who has a passion to make a difference, who is highly motivated and be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
There will be opportunities to support professional development and management support to your role will be provided by the service manager and head of service.
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/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
- Professional qualification - RMN
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Risk assessment and management training
- Safeguarding Level 3
- Supervision training
- Substantial experience of managing individuals with mental illness in the community at band 6 level
- Excellent knowledge of mental illness, signs and symptoms
- Ability to supervise and support qualified and unqualified staff in relation to managing complex clients
- Experience managing conflict
- Ability to provide a high level of professional expertise in the care of clients with complex needs.
Desirable
- Management qualification
- STORM
- Previous experience of working in Acute settings
- Experience of working with co-existing substance misuse needs.
- Self-harm intervention and harm minimisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
- Professional qualification - RMN
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Risk assessment and management training
- Safeguarding Level 3
- Supervision training
- Substantial experience of managing individuals with mental illness in the community at band 6 level
- Excellent knowledge of mental illness, signs and symptoms
- Ability to supervise and support qualified and unqualified staff in relation to managing complex clients
- Experience managing conflict
- Ability to provide a high level of professional expertise in the care of clients with complex needs.
Desirable
- Management qualification
- STORM
- Previous experience of working in Acute settings
- Experience of working with co-existing substance misuse needs.
- Self-harm intervention and harm minimisation skills
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).
