Job summary
This post is only open to
current employees of the Trust.
This is an
exciting role within the Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service based
at New Haven in Bromsgrove. As a Deputy 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 standards, you
will always act as a role model and use your initiative to maintain quality and
safety.
Alongside the current management team you will assist in supporting and
educating staff. You will have
responsibility for the operational and clinical day to day management of the
ward.
We are looking to recruit motivated individuals with a passion for
older adult mental health and a commitment to support continually improving
quality.
We can offer working up
to 37.5 hours a week. Our working patterns are 3-4 long days/ night
(07:30-20:00/19:30-08:00) across a four week period including weekends and bank
holidays.
This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific
purpose that we anticipate will be required for 12 Months. We reserve the right to end this contract
sooner with appropriate notice.
You must have read and understood the terms of the Trusts secondment
policy and gained permission from your Line Manager to undertake the secondment
before applying.
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.
Effective assessment through SBAR and
care planning.
Delegation and shift management.
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.
Ability to manage and support staff during
difficult situations and escalate to ward manager/ service lead 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;
-
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
-
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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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
Be responsible
for the Clinical leadership and shift management
When required,
undertake the duties of Clinical Co-ordinator.
Provide strong
clinical leadership for all staff, maintaining and enhancing own knowledge by
making use of educational opportunities, under the guidance of the Ward
Manager. This includes appropriate extensions to the role of the nurse/OT in
line with NMC/HCPC and Trust policy.
Regularly manage
a span of duty.
Provide Line
Management Supervision and clinical guidance to junior staff.
Participate in
ensuring clinical supervision is in evidence.
In the absence
of the Ward Manager lead a team of clinical staff who will deliver a high
quality service to the users accessing the service.
In the absence
of the Ward Manager and out-of-hours participate in the first level on call
rota and accept responsibility for the coordination of designated clinical
areas within the Trust.
Deputise for the
ward manager in their absence.
Participate in
Staff Development and Review Process.
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
Be responsible
for the Clinical leadership and shift management
When required,
undertake the duties of Clinical Co-ordinator.
Provide strong
clinical leadership for all staff, maintaining and enhancing own knowledge by
making use of educational opportunities, under the guidance of the Ward
Manager. This includes appropriate extensions to the role of the nurse/OT in
line with NMC/HCPC and Trust policy.
Regularly manage
a span of duty.
Provide Line
Management Supervision and clinical guidance to junior staff.
Participate in
ensuring clinical supervision is in evidence.
In the absence
of the Ward Manager lead a team of clinical staff who will deliver a high
quality service to the users accessing the service.
In the absence
of the Ward Manager and out-of-hours participate in the first level on call
rota and accept responsibility for the coordination of designated clinical
areas within the Trust.
Deputise for the
ward manager in their absence.
Participate in
Staff Development and Review Process.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Clear thinker and able to remain calm.
- Be a strong leader by demonstrating a consistency and honesty in your approach to a variety of situations and people.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
- Able to deal with a range of people in difficult and complex situations
- Ability to prioritise problems and use clinical judgment to deal with them.
- Skilled in dealing with psychiatric emergencies
- Use own initiative and be able to make sound decisions.
- Skilled in report writing.
- Ability to recognise own limits.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a qualified position preferably gained in more than one area.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national and Trust policies and procedures and how to access them.
- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the appropriate professional body.
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), Registered Nurse (Mental) (RN(M)) or Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Teaching and 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.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Clear thinker and able to remain calm.
- Be a strong leader by demonstrating a consistency and honesty in your approach to a variety of situations and people.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
- Able to deal with a range of people in difficult and complex situations
- Ability to prioritise problems and use clinical judgment to deal with them.
- Skilled in dealing with psychiatric emergencies
- Use own initiative and be able to make sound decisions.
- Skilled in report writing.
- Ability to recognise own limits.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a qualified position preferably gained in more than one area.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national and Trust policies and procedures and how to access them.
- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the appropriate professional body.
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), Registered Nurse (Mental) (RN(M)) or Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Teaching and 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
New Haven, Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
