Deputy Ward Manager post on a mental health ward at Rochford Hospital, run by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, offered as an 11-month fixed-term role. The post holder carries out holistic assessments of care needs and designs, delivers and reviews care plans for people referred with mental health needs, keeping the recovery model at the centre. They also lead clinical practice on the ward and work without direct supervision within a multidisciplinary team. Registration as a mental health nurse is required.
What the job involves
- Carry out holistic assessment of care needs for people referred with mental health needs
- Develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Uphold and teach the recovery model
- Attend to physical health needs and social inclusion, and uphold anti-stigma practice
- Lead clinical practice in the area
- Provide leadership to the team and ensure robust standards of care
- Safely manage the ward on a shift-to-shift basis
- Work without direct supervision under the overall supervision of the Ward Manager
What’s required
Qualifications
- Evidence of further development
Registration & licences
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Experience
- Proven experience at Band 6
- Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary setting
- Ability to lead a team of nurses and manage a ward safely on a shift-to-shift basis
Skills & knowledge
- Competence in leading and prioritising
- Sound observation skills and knowledge of risk management and assessment
- Understanding of the recovery model approach
- Ability to prioritise tasks and delegate appropriately
- Ability to manage workload to safely meet demands
- Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments covering physical health, health promotion and social inclusion
What’s offered
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service
- Pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay
- Staff discounts including Blue Light Card and NHS offers
- £8K relocation package for those moving to Essex
- Interest-free season ticket loans for travel to work
- Training, development, supervision and appraisal
- Flexible working available from day one for most roles
- Mental health, wellbeing, occupational health and counselling support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
