Job summary
A permanent opportunity has arisen on Turner Ward our Acute Inpatient ward for a Deputy Ward Manager.
We are looking for astute, dynamic and compassionate registered nurses and welcome a diversity of skill and knowledge.
We are seeking nurses who are trained in either mental health, learning disability or general nursing to support the diverse challenges clinicians face.
Turner Ward is a 20 beddedMale ward which provides a safe and supportive environment to aid patients in their recovery.
The ward caters for patients within the ages of 18-65 years living in the boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Havering and B&D who are displaying high risk of harm towards themselves and other people. Who are unable to stay on acute wards and need intensive support around their treatment and recovery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must have inpatient experience, it is desirable that you would have previously worked in an acute inpatient ward.
The post holder will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to the provision of high quality patient centred care for all who use the service. The ward teams has a strong nurse leadership including Staff Nurses, Band 6 Clinical Leads & Deputy Ward Managers, Ward Manager as well as a Modern Matron who provides operational and clinical leadership This nursing establishment seeks to ensure greater support to our junior staff and also optimises future career prospects within the acute care pathway.
You may already be in a Band 6 role and seeking a different challenge or you may be an experienced band 5 looking for carer progression .
The post holder will:
- Be responsible for recording monitoring and reporting on clinical work at the time of referral, during on-going work and for evaluation purposes as consistent with the policies and protocols of the trust
- To enter data into case notes, RIO on a regular basis as required by NELFT.
- Ensure patient records are up-to-date and comply with defensible documentation.
- To input clinical information onto RIO promptly and accurately.
- Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal forms, taking into account the ethical professional and legal aspects of care including provision and communication with relevant others
About us
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will;
- Build effective relationships with service users and carers.
- Ensure that relatives and carers of service users, where appropriate, have a good understanding of the condition of the service user and feel able to communicate effectively with the clinical area to answer any queries or concerns.
- Provide an effective alternative to hospital admission.
- Provide effective liaison between Services.
- To respect other disciplines viewpoints and communication with service users, carers, relatives, GPs, other professionals and agencies as appropriate.
- To work in partnership with referring agency to develop joint care plans.
- To be responsible for communicating complex clinical information to a variety of recipients (e.g. families and other professionals), both verbally and in writing.
- To work jointly and collaboratively with NELFT colleagues in order to enhance and develop services to service users and their families. This will include participation in team case discussions.
- To ensure communication channels are consistent and understandable and that information provided is relevant and informed.
- To maintain effective consumer confidentiality, ensuring adherence to NELFT and own Service policies, the Data Protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act.
Our Trust provides a wide range of mental health inpatient services including older adult, adult acute, Learning Disabilities, Psychiatric Intensive Care, Low secure services and young people.
NELFT have a commitment to supporting our staff to provide the highest quality of care and have implemented a number of initiatives including:
-Comprehensive training opportunities including physical health programme, working with personality disorder. varied and multifaceted Equalities & Diversity course as well as a wide range of Safeguarding Adult and Children courses.- We are currently developing the role of Assistant Psychologists within our adult acute wards.- NELFT is recognised both nationally and internationally for a number of key clinical innovations including the acute care pathway and Open Dialogue.-NELFT has gained further national recognition for the implementation of the BME Network.
The inpatient teams are continually developing clinical care standards and are currently working on initiatives including Safe wards, Relational Security See Think Act.In return for your hard work, NELFT is committed to promoting continued professional development and providing high quality supervision. NELFT is also committed to providing quality psychosocial interventions within acute and crisis services. For those with an interest in psychological interventions, opportunities will be available to staff in providing low intensity psychological interventions and to receive supervision from the psychology team. Mentoring and coaching including shadowing opportunities are available within the services as well as a range of courses in partnership with the local universities.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will;
- Build effective relationships with service users and carers.
- Ensure that relatives and carers of service users, where appropriate, have a good understanding of the condition of the service user and feel able to communicate effectively with the clinical area to answer any queries or concerns.
- Provide an effective alternative to hospital admission.
- Provide effective liaison between Services.
- To respect other disciplines viewpoints and communication with service users, carers, relatives, GPs, other professionals and agencies as appropriate.
- To work in partnership with referring agency to develop joint care plans.
- To be responsible for communicating complex clinical information to a variety of recipients (e.g. families and other professionals), both verbally and in writing.
- To work jointly and collaboratively with NELFT colleagues in order to enhance and develop services to service users and their families. This will include participation in team case discussions.
- To ensure communication channels are consistent and understandable and that information provided is relevant and informed.
- To maintain effective consumer confidentiality, ensuring adherence to NELFT and own Service policies, the Data Protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act.
Our Trust provides a wide range of mental health inpatient services including older adult, adult acute, Learning Disabilities, Psychiatric Intensive Care, Low secure services and young people.
NELFT have a commitment to supporting our staff to provide the highest quality of care and have implemented a number of initiatives including:
-Comprehensive training opportunities including physical health programme, working with personality disorder. varied and multifaceted Equalities & Diversity course as well as a wide range of Safeguarding Adult and Children courses.- We are currently developing the role of Assistant Psychologists within our adult acute wards.- NELFT is recognised both nationally and internationally for a number of key clinical innovations including the acute care pathway and Open Dialogue.-NELFT has gained further national recognition for the implementation of the BME Network.
The inpatient teams are continually developing clinical care standards and are currently working on initiatives including Safe wards, Relational Security See Think Act.In return for your hard work, NELFT is committed to promoting continued professional development and providing high quality supervision. NELFT is also committed to providing quality psychosocial interventions within acute and crisis services. For those with an interest in psychological interventions, opportunities will be available to staff in providing low intensity psychological interventions and to receive supervision from the psychology team. Mentoring and coaching including shadowing opportunities are available within the services as well as a range of courses in partnership with the local universities.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Evidence of personal development
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in mental health work.
- Relevant experience of working as part of an inpatient team
- Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to support and supervise staff
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, National Service Framework (NSF) and clinical governance priorities
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of services provided by other agencies
- Able to communicate complex information to other professionals.
Others
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Evidence of personal development
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in mental health work.
- Relevant experience of working as part of an inpatient team
- Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to support and supervise staff
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, National Service Framework (NSF) and clinical governance priorities
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of services provided by other agencies
- Able to communicate complex information to other professionals.
Others
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
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).
