Job summary
Are you looking to step up into leadership role within a in-patients setting? Or are in you a supervisory/leadership role already looking for a change of scene?
Amber ward in the Whiteleaf Centre is looking for a Deputy Ward Manager to join their team in Aylesbury. Amber ward is a 20 bedded older-adults ward for those who have enduring mental illnesses, often with co-morbidities.
You can expect to: take part in an everyday leadership role, plan & coordinate the day to ensure safety and to build a team spirit, provide excellent care and governance and you will maintain the standards by supporting and nurturing the team.
From day 1, you will have a structured induction and ongoing support from managers and senior clinicians. And you will have access to best-in-class programmes and pathways to support your career progression.
Main duties of the job
- Support the provision of 24-hour service with accountable deputy managerial responsibility for the ward. Provide managerial cover in the absence of the ward manager.
- Support the coordination and management of the clinical team in providing a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for service users.
- Support the development of an efficient and effective team that delivers on all performance and quality standards.
- Contribute to the development of acute service provision across the Older Adult Pathway in conjunction with the ward manager, senior clinical lead, and Modern Matron
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide 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 apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical High level standard of working, knowledge/skills and experience of working in an inpatient setting Experience of Caseload management/highly complex and difficult clinical situations and cases. Management High level experience of team management and performance management skills Experience of developing and leading service development and ability to demonstrate positive outcomes for patients and carers Experience of managing change and communicating the need for this to all staff Within the teams. Practice Educator. Supervision of students Facilitation of student learning Sign off mentor Supervision ability to undertake supervision of registered and non-registered staff. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Desirable
- Management Training undertaken. Performance management skills. Experience of managing change and communicating the need for this to all staff within the teams Staff appraisal and development work including PDR process Teaching and presenting skills. Coaching or mentoring training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working at Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting Considerable experience using therapeutic interventions. Risk assessment and management skills. Clinical and legislative knowledge in mental health. Experience and understanding of health & safety and it's application within the service area. Understanding of working practices within Clinical Governance Experience of undertaking audits Have comprehensive understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding Processes
Desirable
- Effective leadership and motivational skills Excellent communication and presentational skills Able to take direction, instruction and appropriately delegate tasks to colleagues. Able to organise and prioritise own time effectively. Works effectively as part of MDT
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or willingness to undertake the course. Postgraduate clinical / management qualifications
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptability Assertiveness Good interpersonal skills Initiative Reliability Sensitivity Reflective in approach Highly motivated Compassionate
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- To be able to cover any of the older adult inpatient services as required meeting the needs of the service. Flexible working Ability to undertake PEACE training Willingness to promote equal opportunities and anti- discriminatory practice Evidence of on-going professional and personal development
Desirable
- Driving licence and car owner
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical High level standard of working, knowledge/skills and experience of working in an inpatient setting Experience of Caseload management/highly complex and difficult clinical situations and cases. Management High level experience of team management and performance management skills Experience of developing and leading service development and ability to demonstrate positive outcomes for patients and carers Experience of managing change and communicating the need for this to all staff Within the teams. Practice Educator. Supervision of students Facilitation of student learning Sign off mentor Supervision ability to undertake supervision of registered and non-registered staff. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Desirable
- Management Training undertaken. Performance management skills. Experience of managing change and communicating the need for this to all staff within the teams Staff appraisal and development work including PDR process Teaching and presenting skills. Coaching or mentoring training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working at Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting Considerable experience using therapeutic interventions. Risk assessment and management skills. Clinical and legislative knowledge in mental health. Experience and understanding of health & safety and it's application within the service area. Understanding of working practices within Clinical Governance Experience of undertaking audits Have comprehensive understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding Processes
Desirable
- Effective leadership and motivational skills Excellent communication and presentational skills Able to take direction, instruction and appropriately delegate tasks to colleagues. Able to organise and prioritise own time effectively. Works effectively as part of MDT
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or willingness to undertake the course. Postgraduate clinical / management qualifications
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptability Assertiveness Good interpersonal skills Initiative Reliability Sensitivity Reflective in approach Highly motivated Compassionate
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- To be able to cover any of the older adult inpatient services as required meeting the needs of the service. Flexible working Ability to undertake PEACE training Willingness to promote equal opportunities and anti- discriminatory practice Evidence of on-going professional and personal development
Desirable
- Driving licence and car owner
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).
