Job summary
This is an exiting time to work for Derbyshire Healthcare. We are currently undertaking a programme to create purpose-built facilities to improve the safety, privacy and dignity for our adult acute mental health patients, by eradicating dormitory accommodation. As part of the programme, we are creating a new state of the art Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) on our Kingsway Hospital, Derby site.
This will be an 8 bedded unit to support female patients who require a higher intensity of service and higher security than is available on an acute mental health ward, but do not meet the criteria for access to PICU services. The unit will improve the acute service delivery pathway by maintaining a maximum length of stay of under 8 week and achieving an average length of stay between 39 and 48 days. The unit is due to open in approximately November 2024, therefore this will be a great opportunity for you to shape the service and build your own team.
You will work alongside an Area Service Manager to establish and develop this new service for Derbyshire and collaborate with an innovative and forward-thinking programme team and senior leaders to design the operational structure, staffing model and clinical pathways.
Main duties of the job
As Ward Manager you will be responsible for the day to day operational and clinical management of the female ECU. Working in accordance with our people first approach you will lead by example acting as a role model to lead a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the highest level of clinical standards. You will ensure the team provides safe, effective therapeutic care within a specialist newly purpose-built ward environment.
The unit will support female patients aged 18+ years who have a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder, or other personality disorder diagnosis, bipolar, psychosis and who may be detained formally or informally under the Mental Health Act. These are patients with complex needs who may also have co-morbid presentations. They may also have a history of trauma and/or abuse and have experienced previous placement breakdowns.
You will lead the and support the wider MDT to create a safe and stable environment where we are able to acknowledge our patient's cultures, life experiences, protected characteristics and their strengths to help promote their recovery.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the Trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing development
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ Network, Disability and Wellness Group, BME Staff Support Network, Armed Forces Network, Women's Network, Multi-Faith Forum and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Remember to explain in your application how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.
The culture and ethos of approach within our ECU is aimed at ensuring that co-production of care with our patients is an essential and key part of their recovery journey. The MDT will involve both the patients, their carers, alongside clinicians and specialist practitioners as well as external agencies to ensure that individual recovery care plans are individual, co-produced, therapeutic and effective.
As this is a new service you will be responsible for leading on recruitment and selection campaigns for the unit along with the Area Service Manager, conducting interviews, making job offers and on-boarding applicants prior to commencing in role. You will also identify training programs for the staff, ensuring all team members receive necessary training, education and support prior to the unit opening.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Remember to explain in your application how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.
The culture and ethos of approach within our ECU is aimed at ensuring that co-production of care with our patients is an essential and key part of their recovery journey. The MDT will involve both the patients, their carers, alongside clinicians and specialist practitioners as well as external agencies to ensure that individual recovery care plans are individual, co-produced, therapeutic and effective.
As this is a new service you will be responsible for leading on recruitment and selection campaigns for the unit along with the Area Service Manager, conducting interviews, making job offers and on-boarding applicants prior to commencing in role. You will also identify training programs for the staff, ensuring all team members receive necessary training, education and support prior to the unit opening.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health (RMN) / Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) / BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, CQSW / ASW, with relevant post registration experience of working with people with severe mental health.
- Mentor qualification
Desirable
- Experience of previously working in a high acuity mental health inpatient service
- Relevant leadership qualification/ development
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience working at Band 6 leadership/management of a team.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues relating to clinical practice, including policy and procedure development
- In-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act
- In-depth knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Standards and how these apply to the practice/clinical area.
- Demonstrate literacy and numeric skills that enable clinical organisational and financial management
- Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in CPA/ Risk Assessment and clinical Management
- Demonstrate up to date evidence based knowledge for clinical practice generally and the chosen speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of in-depth knowledge on MHA 1983 including forensic sections.
Values
Essential
- Respect, Honesty, People First, Do your best
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health (RMN) / Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) / BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, CQSW / ASW, with relevant post registration experience of working with people with severe mental health.
- Mentor qualification
Desirable
- Experience of previously working in a high acuity mental health inpatient service
- Relevant leadership qualification/ development
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience working at Band 6 leadership/management of a team.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues relating to clinical practice, including policy and procedure development
- In-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act
- In-depth knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Standards and how these apply to the practice/clinical area.
- Demonstrate literacy and numeric skills that enable clinical organisational and financial management
- Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in CPA/ Risk Assessment and clinical Management
- Demonstrate up to date evidence based knowledge for clinical practice generally and the chosen speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of in-depth knowledge on MHA 1983 including forensic sections.
Values
Essential
- Respect, Honesty, People First, Do your best
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).
