Job summary
1x 37.5 Hour post on Elmdale Ward.
You
will be expected to work a range of shifts 7 days a week, you will be
responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in all of the roles leading a team
of nursing staff and to deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager. Team
leaders must all take responsibility for education and role model excellent
clinical skills. Team Leaders need to ensure that Assessment and Care planning
are of a high standard within their teams. Team leaders will be expected to
facilitate cross supervision, sickness monitoring, Datix reviews, complaints
and SI monitoring for the whole team. Team Leaders will be responsible for
individual appraisals as per allocation in nursing teams. All team leaders will
be expected to cover each others duties during absences as required, this may
require attendance at meetings.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Main duties of the job
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
You
will be expected to uphold the Trust Values in all areas of your work:
Honest,
open, transparent
Respectful
Person
first and in the centre
Improve
and be outstanding
Relevant
today, ready for tomorrow
Families
and carers matter
To work closely with the Ward
Manager to provide strong clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing
team. To demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of acute services and the
local service provision.
To be responsible and
accountable for the high quality standards within the work of the team. To
actively work as an effective member of the team.
To utilise excellent core
nursing/specialist skills. To act as a positive and professional role model for
junior staff and other colleagues at all times.
To oversee and support junior
members of staff in implementing planned treatment and care. To support the
Ward Manager in carrying out his/her duties. To act up in the absence of the
ward manager and communicate fully with the ward manager upon their return.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely with
the Ward Manager to provide strong clinical and managerial leadership to the
nursing team.
To demonstrate a
commitment to the philosophy of acute services and the local service provision.
To be responsible and
accountable for the high quality standards within the work of the team.
To actively work as an
effective member of the team.
To utilise excellent
core nursing/specialist skills.
To act as a positive
and professional role model for junior staff and other colleagues at all times.
To oversee and support
junior members of staff in implementing planned treatment and care.
To support the Ward
Manager in carrying out his/her duties.
To act up in the
absence of the ward manager and communicate fully with the ward manager upon
their return.
The service operates
365 days/year twenty four hours per day.
To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day
per year service.
Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of
team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment /
interventions.
To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and
service objectives
To support the Primary Nurses in raising issues or
challenging opinion in complex cases.
To support and empower colleagues to problem solve
effectively.
To actively participate and contribute to service
users reviews, ward rounds, meetings
To provide supervision to ensure that high quality
care plans are developed and implemented.
To ensure that the ward manager is fully appraised of
issues.
To actively work with the ward manager to develop a
communication strategy at ward level.
To engage actively with the ward manager in a two way
flow of communication.
Actively support the philosophy of the Recovery Model
within Adult Acute Inpatients.
Role model excellent working relationships with all
members of the Multi Disciplinary Team.
Develop positive relationships with non-statutory and
voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the
service development and local delivery
Positively embrace service user / carer involvement in
all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible
Act as a positive role model to develop and
communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice within the team.
To work within the boundaries of accountability and
confidentiality
Ensure that the nursing team is fully briefed
regarding relevant CQUINs and key performance indicators.
Ensure that
high standards of care are maintained by self and peers
To provide
professional direction, guidance and support to junior staff.
Actively
participate in and provide clinical supervision to a high standard
Actively
participate in and provide managerial supervision to a high standard
Actively
participate in the KSF Appraisal process
To actively
promote other colleagues personal and professional development through the
appraisal process in line with the objectives of the ward.
To positively
promote discussion and reflection on practice with the aim of achieving higher
clinical standards.
To participate
in the selection and recruitment process
To recognize
poor performance and take the necessary action
Ensure that
good practice is acknowledged and recognized.
To participate
in managing attendance
To actively
participate in all aspects of managing attendance to include return to work
interviews, informal sickness absence meetings and referrals to occupational
health or as directed by the ward manager.
To actively
participate in the ward management team meetings.
To appraise
the ward manager of relevant issues.
Actively
participate in the day to day resource management of the ward and be proactive
in solving problems.
To have a good
working knowledge of the electronic systems that support resource management.
To be able to
formulate an Electronic roster and carry out any necessary changes
To assist in
co-ordinating all leave e.g. study leave, annual leave.
To support
staff to help them work within the budgetary constraints of the ward.
To undertake
audits as required
To monitor
staffing levels and take the necessary action if there are deficits or
necessary staffing changes to be made.
To ensure
induction of new staff is fully completed.
To appraise
the ward manager of relevant issues.
For further job information, please see attached documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely with
the Ward Manager to provide strong clinical and managerial leadership to the
nursing team.
To demonstrate a
commitment to the philosophy of acute services and the local service provision.
To be responsible and
accountable for the high quality standards within the work of the team.
To actively work as an
effective member of the team.
To utilise excellent
core nursing/specialist skills.
To act as a positive
and professional role model for junior staff and other colleagues at all times.
To oversee and support
junior members of staff in implementing planned treatment and care.
To support the Ward
Manager in carrying out his/her duties.
To act up in the
absence of the ward manager and communicate fully with the ward manager upon
their return.
The service operates
365 days/year twenty four hours per day.
To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day
per year service.
Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of
team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment /
interventions.
To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and
service objectives
To support the Primary Nurses in raising issues or
challenging opinion in complex cases.
To support and empower colleagues to problem solve
effectively.
To actively participate and contribute to service
users reviews, ward rounds, meetings
To provide supervision to ensure that high quality
care plans are developed and implemented.
To ensure that the ward manager is fully appraised of
issues.
To actively work with the ward manager to develop a
communication strategy at ward level.
To engage actively with the ward manager in a two way
flow of communication.
Actively support the philosophy of the Recovery Model
within Adult Acute Inpatients.
Role model excellent working relationships with all
members of the Multi Disciplinary Team.
Develop positive relationships with non-statutory and
voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the
service development and local delivery
Positively embrace service user / carer involvement in
all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible
Act as a positive role model to develop and
communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice within the team.
To work within the boundaries of accountability and
confidentiality
Ensure that the nursing team is fully briefed
regarding relevant CQUINs and key performance indicators.
Ensure that
high standards of care are maintained by self and peers
To provide
professional direction, guidance and support to junior staff.
Actively
participate in and provide clinical supervision to a high standard
Actively
participate in and provide managerial supervision to a high standard
Actively
participate in the KSF Appraisal process
To actively
promote other colleagues personal and professional development through the
appraisal process in line with the objectives of the ward.
To positively
promote discussion and reflection on practice with the aim of achieving higher
clinical standards.
To participate
in the selection and recruitment process
To recognize
poor performance and take the necessary action
Ensure that
good practice is acknowledged and recognized.
To participate
in managing attendance
To actively
participate in all aspects of managing attendance to include return to work
interviews, informal sickness absence meetings and referrals to occupational
health or as directed by the ward manager.
To actively
participate in the ward management team meetings.
To appraise
the ward manager of relevant issues.
Actively
participate in the day to day resource management of the ward and be proactive
in solving problems.
To have a good
working knowledge of the electronic systems that support resource management.
To be able to
formulate an Electronic roster and carry out any necessary changes
To assist in
co-ordinating all leave e.g. study leave, annual leave.
To support
staff to help them work within the budgetary constraints of the ward.
To undertake
audits as required
To monitor
staffing levels and take the necessary action if there are deficits or
necessary staffing changes to be made.
To ensure
induction of new staff is fully completed.
To appraise
the ward manager of relevant issues.
For further job information, please see attached documentation.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good co-ordination skills. Commitment to multi-disciplinary decision making.
- Excellent assessment skills.
- Excellent engagement skills.
- Skills to de-escalate difficult situations
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental health act. Able to assess and manage risk positively.
- Calm & confident manner
- Clear knowledge of Trusts policies & procedures
- Awareness of modernisation agenda.
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work in a way that promotes a culture of learning and change.
Desirable
- Undertaken study in patient interventions/assessment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reflective and considered approach to problem solving.
- Can act on own initiative.
- Can inspire confidence in colleagues and other professional.
- Can deal with conflict diplomatically.
- Demonstrates respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each service user.
- Sensitive to the needs of people from minority ethnic and religious groups.
- Responds to the learning needs of students and other colleagues.
Training.
Essential
- Clear demonstrable evidence of post -
- Qualification and training.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Desirable
- NVQ assessor.
- PSI
- Leadership course
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN. Diploma in Nursing.
- Willingness to undertake education to degree level
Desirable
- Clinical supervision qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Acute in-patient setting
Desirable
- Experience in similar areas of mental health.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Must be able to work flexible shifts over 24/7 span
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good co-ordination skills. Commitment to multi-disciplinary decision making.
- Excellent assessment skills.
- Excellent engagement skills.
- Skills to de-escalate difficult situations
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental health act. Able to assess and manage risk positively.
- Calm & confident manner
- Clear knowledge of Trusts policies & procedures
- Awareness of modernisation agenda.
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work in a way that promotes a culture of learning and change.
Desirable
- Undertaken study in patient interventions/assessment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reflective and considered approach to problem solving.
- Can act on own initiative.
- Can inspire confidence in colleagues and other professional.
- Can deal with conflict diplomatically.
- Demonstrates respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each service user.
- Sensitive to the needs of people from minority ethnic and religious groups.
- Responds to the learning needs of students and other colleagues.
Training.
Essential
- Clear demonstrable evidence of post -
- Qualification and training.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Desirable
- NVQ assessor.
- PSI
- Leadership course
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN. Diploma in Nursing.
- Willingness to undertake education to degree level
Desirable
- Clinical supervision qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Acute in-patient setting
Desirable
- Experience in similar areas of mental health.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Must be able to work flexible shifts over 24/7 span
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
