Job summary
A great opportunity has arisen for a deputy ward manager / charge nurse to join the team on Hollingworth Ward at Birch Hill Hospital.
We are looking for a registered mental health nurse that is kind, caring, and resilient, and is ready to help lead a motivated team that provides excellent care to our patients.
The post holder will be expected to lead the team on a shift by shift basis, supporting the ward manager clinically and operationally. A determined approach to ensuring that patients receive the best care is essential.
The post holder will have a commitment to taking a least restrictive approach, promoting recovery, and individualised care panning and risk assessment.
The post holder will help guide, coach, support, and provide clinical and managerial supervision to all members of the team including student nurses, new nurses undertaking their preceptorship, and existing staff.
Hollingworth Ward is an acute ward with 18 beds for males of working age from the Rochdale area.
Birch Hill Hospital has some great on site facilities including a staff canteen and free car parking for patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as a charge nurse/Deputy Ward Manager, have excellent communication skills, welcome a challenge and have a real desire to make a difference to the care we provide to the adult age group inclusive of evolving models of care and modernisation of mental health services.
You will be responsible for the assessment of needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients admitted on the ward.You will also be responsible for the support and supervision of junior members of staff, supporting with audits and quality improvement.
The successful candidate will have first level registration as an RMN/RNMH, have experience of working in a mental health setting and be able to work across the 24 hour shift pattern on a rotational basis.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Educational/Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration (RMN)
- Appropriate diploma or post registration equivalent.
- Evidence of Continual Professional development
- IT Literate
- Training in management of violence and aggression
Desirable
- Training in psychosocial interventions
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience.
- Experience of working in acute mental health settings.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Mental Illness.
- Knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process.
- Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Acute Mental Health Services
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on complex and sensitive information
- Ability to complete the appropriate documentation.
- Good social skills and have a positive attitude within the team and when dealing with service users, staff, carers, visitors and the public.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within the 24-hour shift system, including day and night shifts.
- Ability to work unsocial hours including
- 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
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Educational/Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration (RMN)
- Appropriate diploma or post registration equivalent.
- Evidence of Continual Professional development
- IT Literate
- Training in management of violence and aggression
Desirable
- Training in psychosocial interventions
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience.
- Experience of working in acute mental health settings.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Mental Illness.
- Knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process.
- Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Acute Mental Health Services
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on complex and sensitive information
- Ability to complete the appropriate documentation.
- Good social skills and have a positive attitude within the team and when dealing with service users, staff, carers, visitors and the public.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within the 24-hour shift system, including day and night shifts.
- Ability to work unsocial hours including
- 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
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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).
