Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Ward Manager to join our existing leadership team within the forensic division.
You will become an intrinsic member of the senior management team and assist in the development of the forensic services in-line with the strategic goals and vision of the service
The forensic division provides specialist care and treatment for people with serious mental illness who are detained under the Mental Health Act in a secure environment. Our service users are adult males who may have been detained in the judicial system, or who exhibit high risk behaviour.
Main duties of the job
You will work collaboratively with the wider team and Modern Matron to ensure we provide excellent care to our patients.
You will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic and will provide inspirational leadership to your multi-disciplinary team.
As a Ward Manager you will provide effective leadership and management to staff to promote high performance standards both individually and as a team, in order to achieve the Trust's objectives and priorities.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire.Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area,
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Live register Mental Health Nurse Qualification
Desirable
- Working knowledge of relevant IT systems to own area of work
- Member of specialist interest group/network, regionally or nationally
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post-registration professional practice
- Proven leadership / management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact / change within service delivery / practice at an advanced level.
Desirable
- A breadth of professional practice including specialising in the field where the post is held.
- Development of expert leadership / management skills at an advanced level.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring.
- Ability to effectively commute between all various Trust sites
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locally.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area,
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Live register Mental Health Nurse Qualification
Desirable
- Working knowledge of relevant IT systems to own area of work
- Member of specialist interest group/network, regionally or nationally
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post-registration professional practice
- Proven leadership / management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact / change within service delivery / practice at an advanced level.
Desirable
- A breadth of professional practice including specialising in the field where the post is held.
- Development of expert leadership / management skills at an advanced level.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring.
- Ability to effectively commute between all various Trust sites
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locally.
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).
