Perinatal Mother & Baby Unit - Deputy Ward Manager in Exeter

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and psychologically minded RMN to apply for the position of Deputy Ward Manager at Jasmine Lodge, Mother & Baby Unit. This is your opportunity to join an inpatient ward within the Specialist Directorate. Jasmine Lodge is an 8 bedded, purpose-built Mother & Baby Unit that opened in 2018. We manage our own beds and we are part of the South West Provider Collaborative, therefore we have strong links with Bristol and Bournemouth MBU. You will continuously weigh up risk vs benefit in order to advocate for the patients.

Main duties of the job

• You will be clinically leading the inpatient team to ensure that the Mother & babies receive consistent, and kind care that is in line with inpatient best practice.
• You will assist the ward manager in implementing operational procedures and policies such as carrying out audits and maintaining KPIs.
• You will provide management supervision to a team of people and you will be responsible for their development and support.
• You will take a lead role in ensuring that the patients' care is consistent, least restrictive and person-centred.

About us

We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Job responsibilities

• To have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work in partnership with all health, social care professionals and other stakeholders, maintaining effective communication that benefits the patients/service users' wellbeing.
• Liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives.
• To act as shift coordinator.
• To deputise for the manager in his/her absence.
• Lead and supervise others, undertake PDRs and manage absence.
• Assist with the development and delivery and evaluation of evidence-based treatments.
• To participate in training and development of junior staff within the clinical environment.
• To ensure that care plans are implemented and reviewed as part of ongoing assessment.
• To ensure that robust, up-to-date risk assessments are carried out by the relevant staff.
• To ensure standards of care are maintained to the highest level.
• To promote good practice in the management of acutely disturbed clients.
• To adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and other professional guidelines.
• To work with the Ward Manager to review, update and implement standards and policies for use in adult inpatient settings as appropriate.
• To participate in ongoing training and education progress.
• To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care.
• To promote service changes with a positive and professional attitude.
• To explore innovative ways of delivering and improving patient care.
• Establish an efficient working environment, making the most effective use of staff, supplies, equipment and services.
• To provide supervision and appraisals for qualified staff.
• To participate in the role of mentor to students.
• To participate in audits.
• To develop and empower junior staff within the team.
• The post holder will ensure that clinical/care records both written and electronic are accurate and are consistent with professional and organisational requirements.
• Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence and faulty equipment immediately to ward manager.

Person Specification

• Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service.
• Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations.
• Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting.
• Experience working within an MDT.
• Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Mentoring students in line with professional requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers.
• Able to problem solve and assist others in this process.
• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
• Evidence of PREP.
• Experience in Perinatal Mental health.
• Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint etc.
• An Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role.