Job summary
Have 24-hour managerial accountability for the delivery of nursing care to patients on the ward and overall responsibility for safe running of the ward
Main duties of the job
Ensure that the ward environment is maintained to a high standard in with CQC standards and outcomes
Assume line management and budgetary responsibility for nurses working on the ward
Be responsible for effective clinical and managerial communication systems to, from and within the ward
Provide expert clinical leadership to ensure a high standard of patient care
Work closely and alongside community services to ensure best use of resources and management of in-patient beds
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
- We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
- With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
- We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care
Why NLFT?
- We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
- We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
- NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
- Excellent internal staff network
In order to meet the needs of the Trust 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, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Key Responsibilities
Have 24-hour managerial accountability for the delivery of nursing care to patients on the ward.
Ensure that the ward environment is maintained to a high standard.
Assume line management and budgetary responsibility for nurses working on the ward.
Be responsible for effective clinical and managerial communication systems to, from and within the ward.
Provide expert clinical leadership to ensure a high standard of patient care.
Work closely and alongside community services to ensure best use of resources and management of inpatient beds.
Ensure the efficient use of nursing resources to meet identified needs and manage this within agreed annual budget. Participate in budget setting with Service Manager.
Participate in line management supervision relating to business and performance with the Service Lead
Report to the Modern Matron for all issues relating to Quality and Safety for the ward
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Key Responsibilities
Have 24-hour managerial accountability for the delivery of nursing care to patients on the ward.
Ensure that the ward environment is maintained to a high standard.
Assume line management and budgetary responsibility for nurses working on the ward.
Be responsible for effective clinical and managerial communication systems to, from and within the ward.
Provide expert clinical leadership to ensure a high standard of patient care.
Work closely and alongside community services to ensure best use of resources and management of inpatient beds.
Ensure the efficient use of nursing resources to meet identified needs and manage this within agreed annual budget. Participate in budget setting with Service Manager.
Participate in line management supervision relating to business and performance with the Service Lead
Report to the Modern Matron for all issues relating to Quality and Safety for the ward
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- Significant experience of working in Acute Inpatient Ward
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice and delivering clinical supervision
- Ability to manage effectively a revenue budget
- Ability to delegate and manage own time effectively and to produce pieces of work on time and to a high standard
- Ability to work with and lead MDT in clinical decision making.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health inpatient care, including MHA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act, , Child Protection
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in acute mental health care
- Management of violence and aggression/challenging behaviour
- Understanding of Acute Care pathway underpinned by theory and experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Understand Equal Opportunities and Valuing Diversity policies and able to implement these
- A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems
- Able to manage with integrity, openness and honesty
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- Significant experience of working in Acute Inpatient Ward
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice and delivering clinical supervision
- Ability to manage effectively a revenue budget
- Ability to delegate and manage own time effectively and to produce pieces of work on time and to a high standard
- Ability to work with and lead MDT in clinical decision making.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health inpatient care, including MHA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act, , Child Protection
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in acute mental health care
- Management of violence and aggression/challenging behaviour
- Understanding of Acute Care pathway underpinned by theory and experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Understand Equal Opportunities and Valuing Diversity policies and able to implement these
- A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems
- Able to manage with integrity, openness and honesty
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).
