Job summary
I'm Lorna, until recently, I was the Ward Manager of our Mulberry 2 ward. I am now the Modern Matron across our 3 Acute Adult Inpatient Wards. I am excited to advertise our new Ward Manager position for our 16-bed mixed Adult Inpatient Treatment Ward (Mulberry 2) on our Fulbourn site.
Being a Ward Manager isn't for everyone, but I have loved it. Unlike many management roles, it allows you to remain in a clinical setting with daily engagement and interaction with patients.
Our Treatment Ward is part of our innovative and ambitious model of care, known as the 3-3-3 model. Our three adult inpatient wards work collaboratively to enable patients to access the right care at the right time.
In this role you will have a unique opportunity, should you be successful, to shape and transform the day-to-day operation and provision of care on our Treatment Ward. The environment is very busy and there are always lots of opportunities to develop your practice and learning. We work very closely as a multi-disciplinary team and all decisions regarding patients care and treatment are jointly made, this includes the community teams and Crisis Home Treatment Teams. Working closely with other teams provides even greater learning opportunities. This close working allows us to provide a higher quality of care for our patients and better support them in their recovery.
Please get in touch if you are interested in joining us on our journey.
Main duties of the job
As ward manager clear communication and relationship building are key skills. We will need you to build relationships with our community and partner services to support patients in their move back to the community, work with our new Consultant Psychiatrist to establish new ways of working, support your colleagues on Mulberry 1 & 3 to introduce innovation and most importantly, to lead and develop your new team.
You are the centre of the team and will need to be the glue holding the MDT together. Your team will expect you to provide expert advice, ensure high-quality student placements, manage the roster effectively and be present to support the team and MDT. In this role you will be monitoring how effectively the ward is run. This will require you to ensure that governance is up to date, you will need to conduct audits, and will work closely with the Clinical Nurse specialist to develop and improve clinical practice on the ward. You will also have the opportunity to share your learning and developments with the wider leadership and executive team.
Finally, you will be responsible for the provision of high-quality care on the ward. We will look to you to ensure the correct support is provided for patients and their families/carers, the ward is running safely and smoothly, research and innovation is encouraged and supported, and the ward is governed appropriately.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To undertake a range of management responsibilities, including but not limited to; recruitment and selection processes, performance management, appraisal, sickness/ absence management and staff development.
- To work in partnership with the consultant and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure that expert leadership is demonstrated which meets the holistic health needs of adults within an acute mental health division.
- To provide high visibility leadership, driving forward team developments by demonstrating an exemplar of expert practice, thereby energising and motivating staff to continually deliver person centred of the highest quality.
- To ensure that the voice of patients and their families/ carers is listened to and suggestions for changes to practice are respected and where necessary, escalated to senior decision makers within the organisation. Thereby embedding a 'you said, we did', ethos within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To undertake a range of management responsibilities, including but not limited to; recruitment and selection processes, performance management, appraisal, sickness/ absence management and staff development.
- To work in partnership with the consultant and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure that expert leadership is demonstrated which meets the holistic health needs of adults within an acute mental health division.
- To provide high visibility leadership, driving forward team developments by demonstrating an exemplar of expert practice, thereby energising and motivating staff to continually deliver person centred of the highest quality.
- To ensure that the voice of patients and their families/ carers is listened to and suggestions for changes to practice are respected and where necessary, escalated to senior decision makers within the organisation. Thereby embedding a 'you said, we did', ethos within the team.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification related to mental health and/or leadership in the field of mental health.
- Student mentor training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at Band 6 of above and within specialism of mental health
- Leadership/management of a team - community or hospital based
- Excellent nursing skills - ability to lead by example, deliver broad range of interventions
- Using key leaderships skills - holding people to account, managing poor performance, motivating/inspiring staff/teams, meeting key performance indicators
- Evidence of successful working within multi-disciplinary teams and external partners
- Developing staff and teams through - appraisal, mandatory/specialist training, performance feedback, supervision, coaching, role modelling
- Experience within relevant service area
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health services.
- Experience of effective working with broad range of stakeholders
- Track record of leading and managing a high performing inpatient team
- Track record of meeting a broad range of KPIs, developing an improving team and individual performance
- Experience acting as a professional nurse lead - advising on practice, supporting investigations
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- In-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act Including the Interface of these acts and the potential for error.
- In-depth knowledge of the safeguarding policies and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of clinical governance, risk assessment/management and adverse incident reporting arrangements.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies in relation to Data Protection and information management.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of both local and national legislation/policy affecting practice in mental health and the NHS
- In-depth knowledge on wider issues affecting future professional practice in mental health and the NHS
- Ability to manage Human Resource recruitment/employment policies and procedures and their application.
- Ability to lead by example, inspiring and sharing the commitment l of a person-centred quality service, provided by competent caring practitioners, in a safe environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of in-depth training at level 3 / 4 regarding MCA, 2005 and DOLS.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to tolerate working unsocial hours should the need arise.
- Ability to concentrate for sustained periods of time.
Desirable
- Ability to travel across the county for meetings
- Ability to participate in physical intervention procedures.
Other
Essential
- Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
- Open and honest promoting a role model culture of openness in raising concerns when care quality is compromised.
- Willingness "to go the extra mile" for the team and patient experience.
- Champion, create and stimulate a service that celebrates and rewards individual and team achievements
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working in an acute mental health setting.
- Ability to commit to and demonstrate the ideal of a person-centred quality service, provided by competent caring practitioners, in a safe environment.
- Strong leadership and motivational qualities. Knows how to inspire and develop a team / individuals
- Self - aware and able to assess own inter-personal skills and how this may impact on the behaviours of others - promotes an engaging, positive outlook, commitment, reliability, forward thinking, passionate about mental health spectrum
- Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive.
- Committed to personal and team development
Desirable
- Basic understanding of legislation relating to care including - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data Protection Act The Trust's 7C's and Respect Enable Values (REV) initiative expectations Understanding of the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification related to mental health and/or leadership in the field of mental health.
- Student mentor training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at Band 6 of above and within specialism of mental health
- Leadership/management of a team - community or hospital based
- Excellent nursing skills - ability to lead by example, deliver broad range of interventions
- Using key leaderships skills - holding people to account, managing poor performance, motivating/inspiring staff/teams, meeting key performance indicators
- Evidence of successful working within multi-disciplinary teams and external partners
- Developing staff and teams through - appraisal, mandatory/specialist training, performance feedback, supervision, coaching, role modelling
- Experience within relevant service area
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health services.
- Experience of effective working with broad range of stakeholders
- Track record of leading and managing a high performing inpatient team
- Track record of meeting a broad range of KPIs, developing an improving team and individual performance
- Experience acting as a professional nurse lead - advising on practice, supporting investigations
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- In-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act Including the Interface of these acts and the potential for error.
- In-depth knowledge of the safeguarding policies and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of clinical governance, risk assessment/management and adverse incident reporting arrangements.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies in relation to Data Protection and information management.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of both local and national legislation/policy affecting practice in mental health and the NHS
- In-depth knowledge on wider issues affecting future professional practice in mental health and the NHS
- Ability to manage Human Resource recruitment/employment policies and procedures and their application.
- Ability to lead by example, inspiring and sharing the commitment l of a person-centred quality service, provided by competent caring practitioners, in a safe environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of in-depth training at level 3 / 4 regarding MCA, 2005 and DOLS.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to tolerate working unsocial hours should the need arise.
- Ability to concentrate for sustained periods of time.
Desirable
- Ability to travel across the county for meetings
- Ability to participate in physical intervention procedures.
Other
Essential
- Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
- Open and honest promoting a role model culture of openness in raising concerns when care quality is compromised.
- Willingness "to go the extra mile" for the team and patient experience.
- Champion, create and stimulate a service that celebrates and rewards individual and team achievements
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working in an acute mental health setting.
- Ability to commit to and demonstrate the ideal of a person-centred quality service, provided by competent caring practitioners, in a safe environment.
- Strong leadership and motivational qualities. Knows how to inspire and develop a team / individuals
- Self - aware and able to assess own inter-personal skills and how this may impact on the behaviours of others - promotes an engaging, positive outlook, commitment, reliability, forward thinking, passionate about mental health spectrum
- Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive.
- Committed to personal and team development
Desirable
- Basic understanding of legislation relating to care including - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data Protection Act The Trust's 7C's and Respect Enable Values (REV) initiative expectations Understanding of the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
