Works as a Senior Nurse within the ward, ensuring a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. Applies relevant policies, statutory requirements and governance frameworks, ensuring risks are assessed and managed and safe staffing and skill mix are maintained. Provides clinical leadership and supervision, supports the CPD, mandatory training, appraisal and performance management of staff, and acts as a role model for learning and development. Supports junior staff and student nurses, implements and evaluates therapeutic interventions, promotes patient involvement and collaborative problem-solving, and contributes to effective multidisciplinary working and risk management. Acts as Named Nurse and Associate Nurse, regularly leads shifts, undertakes ward lead roles, provides clinical supervision, and deputises for the Ward Manager when required. Supports recruitment and retention and consistently adheres to all national, company and local policies, standards and procedures.
Priory Hospital Barnt Green, Barnt Green, Birmingham is a purpose-built hospital providing mental health support for adults and young people, including specialist therapy and psychiatry, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Barnt Green railway station approximately 12 miles from the hospital and local bus routes serving the surrounding area. Due to the semi-rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
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Deputy Ward Manager- PICU Ward in Birmingham employer: Priory Healthcare
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work within a newly developed low secure forensic learning disability service at the state-of-the-art Springfield University Hospital. With a strong commitment to employee growth through excellent CPD opportunities, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and a focus on inclusivity and community involvement, this role provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about making a difference in mental health care.
