Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - Mary Seacole House, Ward 2

Job summary

An exiting opportunity is available to join Ward 2 management team as Deputy Ward Manager. Ward 2 is a Female Acute Inpatient unit within Mary Seacole House, Birmingham. Please note, this post is not advertised as a permanent position, it is to cover maternity leave.

You will be supported to develop your skills in clinical leadership, supporting your team and driving positive outcomes for our patients and carers, taking a holistic and flexible approach to nursing and a person centred recovery.

You must be able to cover a 24/7 rota, including night shift rotations. We are currently able to consider flexible working requests but not ones that exclude night working at this time due to current service need.

Main duties of the job

Ward 2 is a 14 bedded adult female inpatient unit that supports women in crisis requiring acute inpatient admission. Working with this client group you will develop knowledge and experience of working with complex mental illness, dual diagnosis, challenging presentations and complex social situations.

As a deputy ward manager you will be responsible for

• taking a lead on clinical issues and safeguarding concerns
• supporting a positive and professional working environment that supports the team and our patients ongoing recovery
• encouraging the development of staff, helping them to identify and build on their unique strengths and address any gaps in knowledge, skills or experience so they can reach their full potential
• be a reflective and supportive leader, engaging in ongoing development and support
• be a positive and proactive role model, advocating for positive change and supporting the team through challenging times, taking a solutions focused approach
• Direct line management, including Annual Appraisal, Regular Management supervision, oversite of staff training compliance and continual development needs of a subset of the team staffing establishment

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.