Ward Manager

We are excited to recruit a Band 7 Ward Manager for the Specialist Eating Disorder Unit, Ward 31a at the RVI. The Eating Disorder Service is a specialist service, providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for adults with moderate and severe eating disorders in North East England. The service provides treatment for males and females over the age of 18 on Ward 31a, Intensive Day Service and in the Community Adult Eating Disorder Team.

The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality and safe care for patients, staff and visitors. They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity and who can role model the trust values at all times. They must have broad evidence of continuous professional development. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and we welcome applications from individuals who have experience working with individuals and families requiring support in relation to eating disorders.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will have operational responsibility for all aspects of clinical standards, professional practice, manage and co-ordinate staff, budget, resources and the environment.
• Rostered on the point of contract rota; to ensure provision of service and staffing across Trust sites.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, being visible and accessible to patients, families and carers which ensure efficient, effective and caring services.
• Accountability for the delivery of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes.
• Develop and where appropriate deliver training packages to enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce and students.
• Workforce support and performance management e.g. appraisals, supervisions, training requirements, attendance management.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Essential: Professional Nursing qualification e.g. RGN/RMN/RNMH/RNLD or equivalent, SENB 998 / P126/127 Student Assessor / Mentor.
• Desirable: Leadership qualification.

Experience:

• Essential: Leadership experience, Continued professional development, Significant post registration clinical experience, Risk Assessment/Management, Staff Training and Development, Clinical Supervision, Complex mental health/learning disabilities needs, Care Co-ordination, Safeguarding Carer needs.
• Desirable: Experience of working in an inpatient service.

Skills and knowledge:

• Essential: Collaborative working, Excellent interpersonal and communication, Time Management, Operational Management, Recruitment and Selection, Change Management, Resource Management.
• Desirable: Experience working with people who have experienced eating disorders.

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details:

Employer name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Ward 31a Royal Victoria Infirmary, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP