Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager position to work as part of an established multi-disciplinary team on an adult mental health inpatient unit in Oxford.
Cotswold House Oxford is a specialist eating disorder service, offering 14 inpatients and 6 day treatment places. Our service provides a stepped model of care, tailored to individual needs. We offer multi-disciplinary pre-admission assessments to collaboratively plan aims and goals of admission.
We are a multidisciplinary team with a dispersed leadership model ensuring that nursing is at the core of patient care. We offer a comprehensive supervision and preceptorship programme for trained nurse. We offer a range of psychological and evidence-based groups and therapy to assist a patient's return to independent living, including work, training or study. You will be able to train in CBT-E Skills and offer basic CBT-E to patients. There are opportunities for further CPD training such as Masters Degree pathway.
Nursing team are encouraged to co-facilitate the groups that they have interest in, such as DBT group or Creative Art, etc. We also encourage staff to contribute to quality improvement projects. These projects are highly recognised by the Trust.
Main duties of the job
We'll need you to have a positive attitude and first-rate skills to work with enduring mentally disordered individuals. Previous knowledge and experience of eating disorders is essential.
As Ward Manager you will need outstanding leadership skills and experience to guide the team working on your shift. Management skills and supervision of junior staff will be key.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We recognise that our team members are our greatest asset and our keen that you feel supported and encouraged to fulfil your potential. We offer excellent learning and development opportunities and there are several routes to progression and advancement within the team and the organisation itself.
The ward manager will assume continuing responsibility for the effective operational management and delivery of high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership within the Eating Disorder inpatient unit.
In conjunction with the Head of Service, Modern Matron and other clinical leads, the post holder is expected to contribute in the development of the eating disorder pathway.
The ward manager is required to act as the clinical leader, providing role modelling, facilitation and education to the nursing team and to provide full and accountable managerial responsibility for the ward.
The post holder is expected to take the lead in ensuring effective joint working with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure responsive and appropriate service delivery to users and carers.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We recognise that our team members are our greatest asset and our keen that you feel supported and encouraged to fulfil your potential. We offer excellent learning and development opportunities and there are several routes to progression and advancement within the team and the organisation itself.
The ward manager will assume continuing responsibility for the effective operational management and delivery of high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership within the Eating Disorder inpatient unit.
In conjunction with the Head of Service, Modern Matron and other clinical leads, the post holder is expected to contribute in the development of the eating disorder pathway.
The ward manager is required to act as the clinical leader, providing role modelling, facilitation and education to the nursing team and to provide full and accountable managerial responsibility for the ward.
The post holder is expected to take the lead in ensuring effective joint working with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure responsive and appropriate service delivery to users and carers.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Diploma/Degree on nursing related studies.
- Demonstrates background of leading audit and developing nursing care in response to findings.
- Can demonstrate clear evidence of continued professional development.
- Sound skills in clinical risk assessment and management.
- Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Training/Qualification in clinical supervision.
- Holds training in clinical risk assessment and management.
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Able to lead ward education and training programme.
- Demonstrates the ability to facilitate the learning environment.
- Demonstrates ability to lead nursing in the context of MDT working.
- Has clear vision for eating disorder care.
Desirable
- Competent in NG tube insertion and feeding.
- Phlebotomy training
- ECG training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a mental health setting preferably an Eating Disorder setting
Desirable
- Ward Management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Diploma/Degree on nursing related studies.
- Demonstrates background of leading audit and developing nursing care in response to findings.
- Can demonstrate clear evidence of continued professional development.
- Sound skills in clinical risk assessment and management.
- Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Training/Qualification in clinical supervision.
- Holds training in clinical risk assessment and management.
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Able to lead ward education and training programme.
- Demonstrates the ability to facilitate the learning environment.
- Demonstrates ability to lead nursing in the context of MDT working.
- Has clear vision for eating disorder care.
Desirable
- Competent in NG tube insertion and feeding.
- Phlebotomy training
- ECG training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a mental health setting preferably an Eating Disorder setting
Desirable
- Ward Management 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).
