Iris Care Group

Unit Manager

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Job summary

Heatherwood Hospital is a 47 bedded Independent Hospital in Pontypridd South Wales.

We are currently recruiting a Unit Manager who must be a qualified Mental Health Nurse or clinically qualified equivalent.

The right candidate would have been in a senior nurse role and within that time developed strong team leadership skills. We are looking for a professional who values psychological approaches to treatment and can bring the MDT together to provide the highest level of care. Person centred care is at the core of our ethos at Heatherwood, and the correct candidate will have experience in engaging the patient and allowing them ownership and control in their treatment pathway.

Main duties of the job

You will form part of the hospitals leadership team and will join a team motivated by providing the highest level of treatment, care and service provision. You will be responsible for ensuring your team possess the skills, knowledge and motivation to meet the high level of care expected. You will report to the Clinical Lead Manager and be responsible for the smooth administration of the ward.

About us

Purpose-built, Heatherwood Court provides mental health treatment in both low secure and locked environments

Located in countryside close to Cardiff, Heatherwood Court offers accommodation across four single-gender units.

Opened in 2008, Heatherwood Court provides care, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals who meet the following criteria:

Adults with severe and enduring mental illness requiring a low secure environment

Male and female mentally disordered offenders requiring a low secure environment

Women with mental health needs and personality disorders requiring a locked ward

Details

Date posted

23 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,820 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0148-24-0061

Job locations

Heatherwood Court

Llantrisant Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 1PL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in line with all organisational policies/procedures, values and beliefs and direct the staff team to do the same.

To provide direction and be a role model, facilitating best practice and best outcomes for Patient group.

Understand and promote the rights of Patients at all times.

Understand and promote dignity and respect in all aspects of your daily work

Understand and promote awareness and respect of the confidentiality of Patients, unless doing so would be a risk to them, others, or the organisation.

Understand and respect the confidentiality of your colleagues and the wider organisation.

Direct others to share resource, including cross site working and reduce costs across the service.

To use effective, professional, written and verbal communication at all times, ensuring the correct information is delivered to the correct person at the correct time.

To understand and adhere to all security requirements for the service, including attending/delivering training when required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in line with all organisational policies/procedures, values and beliefs and direct the staff team to do the same.

To provide direction and be a role model, facilitating best practice and best outcomes for Patient group.

Understand and promote the rights of Patients at all times.

Understand and promote dignity and respect in all aspects of your daily work

Understand and promote awareness and respect of the confidentiality of Patients, unless doing so would be a risk to them, others, or the organisation.

Understand and respect the confidentiality of your colleagues and the wider organisation.

Direct others to share resource, including cross site working and reduce costs across the service.

To use effective, professional, written and verbal communication at all times, ensuring the correct information is delivered to the correct person at the correct time.

To understand and adhere to all security requirements for the service, including attending/delivering training when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered Mental Health Nurse with at least 2 years post qualifying experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered Mental Health Nurse with at least 2 years post qualifying experience

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Iris Care Group

Address

Heatherwood Court

Llantrisant Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 1PL


Employer's website

https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Iris Care Group

Address

Heatherwood Court

Llantrisant Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 1PL


Employer's website

https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ceri Ashdown

ceri.ashdown@lshealthcare.co.uk

02920399410

Details

Date posted

23 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,820 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0148-24-0061

Job locations

Heatherwood Court

Llantrisant Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 1PL


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