Job summary
Ward Manager - Band 7
Full time, permanent post
We are looking to recruit a substantive band 7 RMN with a preferable back ground in Eating Disorders.
This post is based at the Aspen Unit in Warwick
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached JD / PS in Supporting Information
The post holder be required to have a back ground in working with the complexities and challenges of an eating disorder service and preferably have Nasogastric Feeding competencies
About us
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services, we see on average around 5,000 patients every day.
The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud. We have also been recognised both locally and nationally by receiving awards for the services we provide.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached JD / PS in Supporting Information
Trust Values:
Compassion in Action - We listen, are respectful and respond with empathy, humanity and kindness to the emotions and needs of our patients, service users and carers.
Respect for Everyone - We provide person-centred care and treat everyone with dignity and compassion at all times. We will see each person as unique and valuable. We respect the contribution everyone makes.
Seeking Excellence - We work in partnership with patients, service users and carers to agree and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Working Together - We put patients at the centre of everything we do. We communicate with and involve patients, service users, families, carers, and the communities we serve and respond to their feedback.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached JD / PS in Supporting Information
Trust Values:
Compassion in Action - We listen, are respectful and respond with empathy, humanity and kindness to the emotions and needs of our patients, service users and carers.
Respect for Everyone - We provide person-centred care and treat everyone with dignity and compassion at all times. We will see each person as unique and valuable. We respect the contribution everyone makes.
Seeking Excellence - We work in partnership with patients, service users and carers to agree and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Working Together - We put patients at the centre of everything we do. We communicate with and involve patients, service users, families, carers, and the communities we serve and respond to their feedback.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RNMH - Mental Health)
- Management Qualification (Diploma level or above) or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration clinical experience in a relevant area or similar
- Experience of staff management, supervising staff and carrying out appraisal
- Experience of staffing resource management in line with Standing Financial Instructions.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience of staffing resource management in line with Standing Financial Instructions.
- Able to supervise and support staff working with the above Service Users
Other
Essential
- Must be able and willing to travel as necessary for the effective performance of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RNMH - Mental Health)
- Management Qualification (Diploma level or above) or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration clinical experience in a relevant area or similar
- Experience of staff management, supervising staff and carrying out appraisal
- Experience of staffing resource management in line with Standing Financial Instructions.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience of staffing resource management in line with Standing Financial Instructions.
- Able to supervise and support staff working with the above Service Users
Other
Essential
- Must be able and willing to travel as necessary for the effective performance of the post.
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).
