Job summary
The successful candidate will provide night management and senior clinical andoperational leadership across the required boroughs in the appropriate Divisionproviding support to the older peoples, adult and specialist services includingoversight of the S136 suite and Safe Haven.They will be required be an autonomous clinical and managerial lead for all of theinpatient wards (adult and older peoples) and acute crisis services across therelevant footprint.There is an expectation that the post holder will travel across the relevant footprint ina planned and ad hoc manner ensuring equity in support and consistent approachesacross all wards / services.The night manager will provide the most senior cover and leadership to the boroughsout of hours operating with significant autonomy. They will be responsible forensuring resourcing and safe nursing across the division out of hours. They will bethe senior level of management present in the division prior to contacting the seniormanager on call and therefore responsible for the safe management of thegovernance agenda in line with Trust, NMC & CQC standards.
Main duties of the job
The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staffincluding undertaking supervision and IPDRs.? The night manager will develop communications with their peers in the otherboroughs and the acute trust sites? Undertake a handover to and from the bed management team? Support senior ward staff in the event of incidents of any nature.? Support in the mobilisation of business continuity plansAFC 09/05/19 JME-232-19 Night Manager Band 7? Respond appropriately to major incidents? Provide constructive challenge through gatekeeping admissions? Provide oversight and leadership of the safe havens? Provide clinical supervision to an agreed number of ward staff to be agreed withthe ward managers and inpatient service managers? Maintain an accurate bed state and coordinate admissions including themanagement of mixed sex accommodation supporting the recording andreporting of breaches.? Make the clinical judgement with regards to admitting to a gender inappropriatebed ensuring robust risk management and care plans are mobilised to managethe breach. This will include consideration of appropriately moving patients toprevent a reach.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staff including undertaking supervision and IPDRs.
The OOH manager will develop communications with their peers in the other boroughs and the acute trust sites
Undertake a handover to and from the bed management team
Support senior ward staff in the event of incidents of any nature.
Provide oversight and leadership of the safe havens
Provide clinical supervision to an agreed number of ward staff to be agreed with the ward managers and inpatient service managers
Maintain an accurate bed state and coordinate admissions including the management of mixed sex accommodation supporting the recording and reporting of breaches
Make the clinical judgement with regards to admitting to a gender inappropriate bed ensuring robust risk management and care plans are mobilised to manage the breach. This will include consideration of appropriately moving patients to prevent a reach.
Ensure adherence with the bed management protocol
In conjunction with the ward staff develop risk management plans to support safe and effective inpatient care especially where MSA breaches occur
Deploy themselves and other staff to wards with
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staff including undertaking supervision and IPDRs.
The OOH manager will develop communications with their peers in the other boroughs and the acute trust sites
Undertake a handover to and from the bed management team
Support senior ward staff in the event of incidents of any nature.
Provide oversight and leadership of the safe havens
Provide clinical supervision to an agreed number of ward staff to be agreed with the ward managers and inpatient service managers
Maintain an accurate bed state and coordinate admissions including the management of mixed sex accommodation supporting the recording and reporting of breaches
Make the clinical judgement with regards to admitting to a gender inappropriate bed ensuring robust risk management and care plans are mobilised to manage the breach. This will include consideration of appropriately moving patients to prevent a reach.
Ensure adherence with the bed management protocol
In conjunction with the ward staff develop risk management plans to support safe and effective inpatient care especially where MSA breaches occur
Deploy themselves and other staff to wards with
Person Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential
- Must be first level registered nurse, RMN or RN in Mental Health.
- Must have an excellent command both numeracy and English language skills.
- Training and competent in PMVA techniques
- Evidence of post qualification academic achievement in the relevant area for this post.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
- Specialist training in Older peoples care
- NMP
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of supervision of qualified junior staff
- Experience of MDT working.
- Experience at Band 6 and / or evidence of appropriate clinical management experience
- Must have the ability to effectively manage a clinical area
- Leadership experience
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Experience of implementing change
- Experience of working in a complex environment working to conflicting deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of Older peoples services
- Experience of providing constructive clinical challenge
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of current government policies in relation to Acute Care including National Guidance, MHA , Risk Assessment, Risk Management processes and CPA processes ? Sound understanding
- Sound understanding of the Trust's Adult and Older peoples Acute Service model.
- Good working knowledge of assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation processes for adults and older people
- Knowledge of the KSF and Performance and Development review process.
- knowledge and experience of working with people with dementia
Desirable
- Knowledge of psychosocial assessment tools and brief psychosocial interventions.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage complex and sensitive information.
- Ability to provide strong leadership to a team.
- Must have the ability to analyse and interpret complex information
- Ability to organise, plan and deliver complex care packages.
- Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise in assessment.
Desirable
- Ability to participate in appropriate Trust research and development programmes.
- Ability to understand and analyse data reports
Work related Circumstances
Essential
- Willingness to work across the acute services
- illingness to attend meetings / training within the Pennine Care Footprint and beyond
- Physical capability to perform nursing duties, including participation in physical intervention training
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
Person Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential
- Must be first level registered nurse, RMN or RN in Mental Health.
- Must have an excellent command both numeracy and English language skills.
- Training and competent in PMVA techniques
- Evidence of post qualification academic achievement in the relevant area for this post.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
- Specialist training in Older peoples care
- NMP
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of supervision of qualified junior staff
- Experience of MDT working.
- Experience at Band 6 and / or evidence of appropriate clinical management experience
- Must have the ability to effectively manage a clinical area
- Leadership experience
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Experience of implementing change
- Experience of working in a complex environment working to conflicting deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of Older peoples services
- Experience of providing constructive clinical challenge
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of current government policies in relation to Acute Care including National Guidance, MHA , Risk Assessment, Risk Management processes and CPA processes ? Sound understanding
- Sound understanding of the Trust's Adult and Older peoples Acute Service model.
- Good working knowledge of assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation processes for adults and older people
- Knowledge of the KSF and Performance and Development review process.
- knowledge and experience of working with people with dementia
Desirable
- Knowledge of psychosocial assessment tools and brief psychosocial interventions.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage complex and sensitive information.
- Ability to provide strong leadership to a team.
- Must have the ability to analyse and interpret complex information
- Ability to organise, plan and deliver complex care packages.
- Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise in assessment.
Desirable
- Ability to participate in appropriate Trust research and development programmes.
- Ability to understand and analyse data reports
Work related Circumstances
Essential
- Willingness to work across the acute services
- illingness to attend meetings / training within the Pennine Care Footprint and beyond
- Physical capability to perform nursing duties, including participation in physical intervention training
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
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
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).
