Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen and enthusiastic person to consider applying for the post of Band 7 Ward Manager post on Ruby Ward, North London Mental Health Partnership.
Ruby ward is a 12 bedded acute Women's PICU, we are looking for compassionate and strong leadership to support the recovery of the women we care for and to provide management and leadership for the staff group. There is a strong focus on developing the team, using QI initiatives to reduce restrictive practice whilst increasing nurse led activities and further enhance the experience of our service users. The ward has an excellent MDT that work collaboratively to ensure the care needs are met with professionalism and compassion.
The successful applicant will be fully supported by the Matron, with a development plan and focussed supervision. The role of the ward manager is a challenging one and the suitable candidate should be able to demonstrate evidence of creating a culture of support and learning and have leadership experience.
Highgate Mental Health Centre is also undergoing exciting changes as we expand the inpatient campus with a newly designed innovative hospital being built, set to open in March 2024, ensuring that the patient experience is at the heart of our developments. This will also house a caf which will be open to the public and a gym.
Main duties of the job
The role is open to skilled applicants registered with professional bodies of the following disciplines; Nurse, OT's and Social Workers. We invite and encourage applications from candidates currently working at a Band 6 and above who are looking to gain experience in a senior managerial role.
In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
About us
The role will require focused attention to maintaining throughput and working closely with bed management to ensure the treatment pathway is followed. We welcome applicants that will be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to developing and maintaining high quality mental health care for service users from the 5 Boroughs, Camden, Islington, Barnet, Haringey and Enfield we provide intensive psychiatric care for.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description for further detail or contact Matron Lilian Irish or Head of Service Kerry O'Brien to discuss the role.
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) provides high quality, safe and innovative mental health care to our patients in the community, in their homes or in hospital. We are also aligned with Barnet Enfield and Harringay NHS Trust forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.
We provide services for adults of working age, adults with learning difficulties, and older people in the Greater London area. We currently deliver the majority of our care to residents in the 5 London Boroughs of Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Harringay. However, we also provide substance misuse services in Westminster, and a substance misuse and psychological therapies service to people living in Kingston. Our trust is also a member of University College London Partners (UCLP), one of the worlds leading academic health science partnerships. In addition we have specialist programmes which provide help and treatment for: veterans living in London, young people caught in the cycle of gang culture, older people living with dementia and other age related mental health conditions. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.candi.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description for further detail or contact Matron Lilian Irish or Head of Service Kerry O'Brien to discuss the role.
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) provides high quality, safe and innovative mental health care to our patients in the community, in their homes or in hospital. We are also aligned with Barnet Enfield and Harringay NHS Trust forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.
We provide services for adults of working age, adults with learning difficulties, and older people in the Greater London area. We currently deliver the majority of our care to residents in the 5 London Boroughs of Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Harringay. However, we also provide substance misuse services in Westminster, and a substance misuse and psychological therapies service to people living in Kingston. Our trust is also a member of University College London Partners (UCLP), one of the worlds leading academic health science partnerships. In addition we have specialist programmes which provide help and treatment for: veterans living in London, young people caught in the cycle of gang culture, older people living with dementia and other age related mental health conditions. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.candi.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Diploma or degree leading to professional Registered qualification in Mental Health
- Evidence of recent and or ongoing post registration academic study relevant to practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent and or ongoing post registration academic study relevant to practice
- Experience of supporting staff through change and fostering a culture of continuous service improvement
- Evidence of effective workforce development and of using systems to ensure effective staff management (supervision, appraisal and ongoing performance management Undertake audits and support research Previous supervision experience
Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form at a high level in a range of complex areas
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate well developed leadership skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve team members
- Demonstrate sound budgetary management skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Diploma or degree leading to professional Registered qualification in Mental Health
- Evidence of recent and or ongoing post registration academic study relevant to practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent and or ongoing post registration academic study relevant to practice
- Experience of supporting staff through change and fostering a culture of continuous service improvement
- Evidence of effective workforce development and of using systems to ensure effective staff management (supervision, appraisal and ongoing performance management Undertake audits and support research Previous supervision experience
Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form at a high level in a range of complex areas
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate well developed leadership skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve team members
- Demonstrate sound budgetary management skills
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).
