Job summary
This is a full time role.
This is an exciting role within the Older
Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service based on Cantilupe Ward in Hereford. As a
Ward Manager you will work closely with the other Ward/Team Managers within the
OAMH Inpatient pathway.
Your role is to ensure patient care is of the
highest standard, you will act as a role model and use your initiative to
maintain quality and safety and have responsibility for the operational and
clinical management of the ward.
Further elements of the role will include
ensuring key performance indicators are met. You will have oversight of ward
and staffing budgets including recruitment and retention strategies and play an
integral part in patient flow.
You will develop initiatives and strategies to
support ongoing development of the OAMH inpatient pathway and will assist in
supporting and educating staff.
We are looking to recruit motivated
individuals with a passion for older adult mental health and a commitment to
support continually improving quality.
Main duties of the job
Role Requirements
Leadership and management skills
Knowledge of operational procedures as well as clinical
An enthusiastic, motivated
and innovative thinker to become part of the Older Adult inpatient service
The ability to work
autonomously
The ability to problem
solve, delegate, lead, co-ordinate and manage time effectively
Excellent communication
and inter-personal skills along with a flexible, responsive approach and a
genuine interest to undertake this role within this rewarding area of mental
health nursing
Close working with all members of the Multi-disciplinary Team
Undertaking mental health needs assessments
Assessment and Management of risk
Ensuring safer staffing levels are maintained for the wards
Reviewing incidents (Ulysses) and provide appropriate and constructive
feedback to staff.
Participate in clinical and managerial audits
Provide management supervision and complete appraisals
Ability to manage and support staff during difficult situations and
escalate to matron/service manager as appropriate.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to
maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Facilitate open and harmonious communications amongst all
staff within the clinical area and with other departments promoting multi-disciplinary
and multi-agency approaches to care.
- Use their initiative and take responsibility for
themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
- Provide clinical leadership and shift management within
the ward to which the post holder is appointed.
- Function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary
team providing effective clinical and managerial support.
- Ensure high standard of patient care, ensuring all
patients individuality, dignity and privacy are maintained at all times. Ensure
that the philosophy of person centred care is upheld at all times.
- Ensure that all information and data returns required by
the Directorate and the Trust are submitted promptly and accurately.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to
maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Facilitate open and harmonious communications amongst all
staff within the clinical area and with other departments promoting multi-disciplinary
and multi-agency approaches to care.
- Use their initiative and take responsibility for
themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
- Provide clinical leadership and shift management within
the ward to which the post holder is appointed.
- Function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary
team providing effective clinical and managerial support.
- Ensure high standard of patient care, ensuring all
patients individuality, dignity and privacy are maintained at all times. Ensure
that the philosophy of person centred care is upheld at all times.
- Ensure that all information and data returns required by
the Directorate and the Trust are submitted promptly and accurately.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national and Trust policies and procedures and how to access them
- Knowledge of Patient Group Directives
- Evidence of recent clinical update or training relevant to the post
- Knowledge of national trends in mental health care
- Knowledge of person centred care. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
- Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health & safety
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge and awareness of Clinical care of patients who experience mental health problems, Current health issues, Care Co-ordination supervision, team working, Mental Health Act, Linking research to practice
- Understand the role and function of the Crisis Resolution/Home treatment team, Assertive Outreach team and Community Mental Health teams, and to liaise with them appropriately
- Knowledge of other resources available locally that can provide more specialist help or advice if required
- To be in receipt of regular clinical supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the NMC register (Part 13) or HCPC Registration
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse (Mental) (RN(M)) or AHP
- Teaching & assessing qualification ENB 997/8 or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous skills and knowledge updating (Personal Portfolio)
- Up to date training in MAPA techniques (Levels 1, 2 & 3), Intermediate Life Support and treatment of anaphylaxis, Risk management, Mental Health Act 1983, Manual Handling. Fire, Care Programme Approach, NCRS, Blood Glucose monitoring & Basic First Aid
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- 1st Degree
- Management Training
- Post graduate training in counselling / group work activities / teaching / management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a qualified position with some experience at Band 6 level
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national and Trust policies and procedures and how to access them
- Knowledge of Patient Group Directives
- Evidence of recent clinical update or training relevant to the post
- Knowledge of national trends in mental health care
- Knowledge of person centred care. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
- Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health & safety
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge and awareness of Clinical care of patients who experience mental health problems, Current health issues, Care Co-ordination supervision, team working, Mental Health Act, Linking research to practice
- Understand the role and function of the Crisis Resolution/Home treatment team, Assertive Outreach team and Community Mental Health teams, and to liaise with them appropriately
- Knowledge of other resources available locally that can provide more specialist help or advice if required
- To be in receipt of regular clinical supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the NMC register (Part 13) or HCPC Registration
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse (Mental) (RN(M)) or AHP
- Teaching & assessing qualification ENB 997/8 or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous skills and knowledge updating (Personal Portfolio)
- Up to date training in MAPA techniques (Levels 1, 2 & 3), Intermediate Life Support and treatment of anaphylaxis, Risk management, Mental Health Act 1983, Manual Handling. Fire, Care Programme Approach, NCRS, Blood Glucose monitoring & Basic First Aid
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- 1st Degree
- Management Training
- Post graduate training in counselling / group work activities / teaching / management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a qualified position with some experience at Band 6 level
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).
