Job summary
Gramer House is a Children's respite unit that offers overnight respite with children who have significant learning disabilities, complex health needs and/or behaviours that challenge.
we currently have a vacancy for 6 months fixed term band 6 Deputy manager to cover maternity leave. if you are an enthusiastic RNLD we would welcome you to apply. you would be joining a friendly dedicated team that put children at the forefront of care for all their needs.
The post holder is responsible for assisting the manager in the provision of care over a 24hour period 7 days a week.
They will work as part of a multi disciplinary team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive packages of care for children and young people with a learning disability/and or Autism who access Gramer and Holly House or those who receive an individual package provided by the service.
They will provide clinical and managerial leadership to the staff team and ensure the effective running of the service in the absence of the manager.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Nurse manager to organise and develop a safe and stable environment, taking into account the physical, psychological and social needs of the children.
Support the Nurse Manager in continuously improving service quality, responding to local and national demands in respect of short break provision.
To be competent in performing behavioural management / nursing interventions appropriate to the children's needs who are referred to the service for overnight respite or to provide an individual package which could be in the family home or community.
To undertake comprehensive and specific assessments of the children's and families' needs and in partnership, working with other disciplines/agencies.
Assume responsibility in medical situations, drawing on knowledge, skills, experience to confidently manage the situation to its resolution.
To work as part of a team to coordinate the delivery of care.
To work in partnership with others, to assess and identify the child's needs, taking into account parenting capacity, environment as well as the child's needs.
Follow processes of reasoning which balance additional information against the overall picture of the child's needs to develop a hypothesis.
Decides upon interventions from a holistic assessment of the child's needs.
Undertaking risk assessments and developing care plans.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
RMN/RNLD
Demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
Recognised qualification in teaching and assessing
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead and motivate staff
Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate team tasks/work to make effective decisions on a day to day basis.
Ability to delegate appropriately to other grades of staff
Ability to co-ordinate the assessment, care planning and review process for children
Problem solving skills
Ability to work in a multi disciplinary environment
In anticipating and responding to conflict, recognise when to use statutory or professional authority
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work on own initiative
Substantial post qualification experience
Experience of working with children with Learning disabilities or autism
Experience of working with children with complex healthcare needs
Significant experience in leading or managing staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
RMN/RNLD
Demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
Recognised qualification in teaching and assessing
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead and motivate staff
Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate team tasks/work to make effective decisions on a day to day basis.
Ability to delegate appropriately to other grades of staff
Ability to co-ordinate the assessment, care planning and review process for children
Problem solving skills
Ability to work in a multi disciplinary environment
In anticipating and responding to conflict, recognise when to use statutory or professional authority
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work on own initiative
Substantial post qualification experience
Experience of working with children with Learning disabilities or autism
Experience of working with children with complex healthcare needs
Significant experience in leading or managing staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNLD
- Recognised qualification in teaching and assessing
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to lead and motivate staff
- Ability to prioritise and coordinate team tasks/work to make effective decisions on a day to day basis.
- Ability to delegate appropriately to other grades of staff
- Ability to co-ordinate the assessment, care planning and review process for children
- Ability to work in a multi disciplinary environment
- In anticipating and responding to conflict, recognise when to use statutory or professional authority
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience
- Experience of working with children with Learning disabilities or autism
- Experience of working with children with complex healthcare needs
- Significant experience in leading or managing staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNLD
- Recognised qualification in teaching and assessing
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to lead and motivate staff
- Ability to prioritise and coordinate team tasks/work to make effective decisions on a day to day basis.
- Ability to delegate appropriately to other grades of staff
- Ability to co-ordinate the assessment, care planning and review process for children
- Ability to work in a multi disciplinary environment
- In anticipating and responding to conflict, recognise when to use statutory or professional authority
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience
- Experience of working with children with Learning disabilities or autism
- Experience of working with children with complex healthcare needs
- Significant experience in leading or managing staff
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).
