Job summary
We are currently looking for a positive, proactive, experienced RMN/RLDN to join and lead our team on Luther King Ward.
Luther King Ward is an 18 bedded male acute ward, which embraces a recovery approach in delivering high quality acute inpatient care. The ward is a key inpatient service within the Acute Care Pathway, situated in Oak House, Lambeth Hospital. Luther King Ward is spacious and well laid out to promote patient safety and positive interactions between staff and patients.
The multi-disciplinary team is dynamic and diverse, including RMNs, CSWs, an OT, doctors and an experienced consultant who work closely to support patients on their recovery journey. Patients also have access to a psychology and art therapy while on the ward.
Working as part of the clinical team the post holder will make appropriate use of the latest evidence-based practice to deliver person centred care across all inpatient wards. The post holder with be part of the Quality Improvement ethos to work with the team to continually improve the service to enable the best possible patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
To have overall management responsibility for the delivery of care within the unit, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To lead a team of nursing staff in the delivery of high quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal take place. To manage administrative and operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered. To co-ordinate multidisciplinary working, maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with all team members, and other services within the Trust, to ensure effective interface and continuity of care between disciplines and services.
The post holder will carry out nursing procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care, and complies with The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct.
There is an expectation that the post holder will place the needs of service users at the centre of care delivery.
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close-knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation,our staff benefits fromkeyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education /Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability)
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant years' experience of managing clinical practice at Band 6.
- Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care
- Experienceofworkingina multiculturalenvironmentand knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
- Experienceofrecruitmentand selection of staff
- Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care.
- Experience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act, NSF, Child Protection and NHS Plan.
- Understanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental ill-health
Desirable
- Knowledge of performance management procedures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
- Ability to analyse complex issues/problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions
- Ability to manage own time effectively and to produce pieces of work on time and to a high standard.
Desirable
- Proven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management
- Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations
- Ability to manage conflict effectively
- Appreciation of the complexities of the Ward Manager's role and how to balance clinical and non-clinical responsibilities
Person Specification
Education /Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability)
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant years' experience of managing clinical practice at Band 6.
- Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care
- Experienceofworkingina multiculturalenvironmentand knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
- Experienceofrecruitmentand selection of staff
- Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care.
- Experience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act, NSF, Child Protection and NHS Plan.
- Understanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental ill-health
Desirable
- Knowledge of performance management procedures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
- Ability to analyse complex issues/problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions
- Ability to manage own time effectively and to produce pieces of work on time and to a high standard.
Desirable
- Proven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management
- Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations
- Ability to manage conflict effectively
- Appreciation of the complexities of the Ward Manager's role and how to balance clinical and non-clinical responsibilities
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).
