Job summary
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health NHS Partnership are looking for an individual who is passionate about rehabilitation , motivated and energetic in leading a service and is committed to improving the experience of service users in rehabilitation.
Whittucks Road is a rehabilitation ward based in Hanham, Bristol and covers the population of South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset. The ward comprises of 4 female beds and 5 male beds. The ward also has 3 beds for both male and female for those that are ready for independent living
At Whittucks Road we deliver recovery-focused interventions and care to people living with challenging mental health problems and complex life experiences. Our aim is to help people to develop new skills, revive old skills, and to find healthy ways of integrating with the wider community.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Manager role involves ensuring the safety of service users on the ward is maintained and the team and service is adhering to NICE guidance at all times.Managing a team of Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare Assistants and Mental health workers. Your role would be to motivate them to provide a service that the service users expect.
Key roles of this would be
Leadership and management of the team
Ensure high standards of evidence based care are being implemented
Work effectively and efficiently within budget and with given resources
To develop and maintain positive working relationships with wider community teams and other inpatient services.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees.
We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice Management
To act as a Clinical Leader with continuing clinical responsibility for designated clinical areas, ensuring that services provide high quality evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions andevaluations for patients. This will include: Confidential, sensitive and comprehensive, person-centred mental health nursing assessment that includes a Risk Assessment and ICPA/SAP to people who present with mental health problems. Contributing to the professional development and the clinical supervision of team members on a formal and regular basis to maintain and develop quality standards of practice in accordance with appropriate professional guidelines, Trust Policies and level of responsibility of the post. Assess and monitor service provision against CQC standards (e.g. healthcare, associated infection control, health and safety, catering and food hygiene, fire safety and emergency planning) and contribute to the development of services that meet these standards. Enable service users by providing accurate and appropriate information, offering choices and involving them as fully as possible in the care process. To demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of relevant Mental Health Legislation. Ensure the ordering, storage, administration and disposal of medication complies with relevant Trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and MHA (1983). Demonstrating knowledge, experience and competence specific to the area of practice. Enabling staff to use evidence-based strategies and person centred/psychosocial interventions in the care and treatment of people with mental health problems. Leading by example, motivating and empowering others and promoting positive attitudes, mutual understanding and collaboration between all services involved in the care process. To provide a source of information on how to best meet the mental health needs of service users and their carers. Pursue legitimate patient concerns, resolving problems on their behalf in an efficient and effective manner. Ensure that all staff have access to, and are familiar with all clinical and other policies and procedures operational within the Trust.
Teaching, Education & Health Promotion
To use the Practitioners specialist skills, knowledge and resources to co-ordinate learning opportunities for staff within designated areas. This will include: Regular provision of advice and training to staff. Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment for pre- and post- registered students, novice practitioners, and new team members. This may include formal teaching sessions. Evidence of promotion of positive attitudes towards mental health. To contribute to a culture of learning within the designated clinical areas.
Continuing Professional Development
To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that own clinical practice remains evidence based, is current and responsive to meet changing patient and NHS service needs, as outlined in the NHS Plan (2000). Implement all legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities relating to practice outlined in the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives. Take responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC Standards. Actively participate in regular clinical supervision from an identified Senior Practitioner, as identified in Trust Clinical Supervision Policy. To be aware of the need for appropriate management support and supervision from the line manager, and to maintain records of these meetings. To maintain Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Implement the Clinical and Personnel Policies and Procedures of AWP Trust. Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant medicines, related medication management issues in line with the appropriate NMC standards and Trust policy, and ensure that staff also work within these guidelines.
Finance and Workforce
To manage all budgets within the post holders sphere of control and make best use of available workforce resources based on agreed staffing models. To agree and manage all pay and non pay budgets for area of responsibility. To contribute to PEAT and environmental risk assessments on a regular basis so that best use is made of non pay/capital resources. To work with the Modern Matron to monitor all SLA activity and ensure specified standards are met. To manage any staffing resources in line with AWP best practice guidance To contribute to the review of staffing resource and skill mix, ensuring that service provision is both safe and therapeutic. Develop staff rosters in line with AWP guidance utilizing electronic rostering systems (Rosterpro) Monitor record and manage staff attendance as detailed in Trust Policy and procedure, and to take appropriate action. To ensure structured appraisal systems are in place for all staff. Take part in initial investigations of staff disciplinary issues.
Record Keeping and Administration
To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy, local joint arrangements and professional guidelines. This will include: The upkeep of contemporaneous, chronological and accurate mental health records in accordance with relevant NMC Guidelines and Trust Policy, and Guidance. Ensure and evidence that staff are compliant with NMC and Trust Guidance. To establish comparison groups and clinical benchmarking activity concerning documentation as outlined in The Essence of Care, and to work under the direction of Essence of Care lead. To contribute to the achievement of Controls Assurance Standards relating to Records Management within their span of control. Implement Trust and Service Policies and Procedures relating to health and safety at work. Ensure that all staff are aware and compliant, in order to maintain safety of service users and staff within the Unit at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice Management
To act as a Clinical Leader with continuing clinical responsibility for designated clinical areas, ensuring that services provide high quality evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions andevaluations for patients. This will include: Confidential, sensitive and comprehensive, person-centred mental health nursing assessment that includes a Risk Assessment and ICPA/SAP to people who present with mental health problems. Contributing to the professional development and the clinical supervision of team members on a formal and regular basis to maintain and develop quality standards of practice in accordance with appropriate professional guidelines, Trust Policies and level of responsibility of the post. Assess and monitor service provision against CQC standards (e.g. healthcare, associated infection control, health and safety, catering and food hygiene, fire safety and emergency planning) and contribute to the development of services that meet these standards. Enable service users by providing accurate and appropriate information, offering choices and involving them as fully as possible in the care process. To demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of relevant Mental Health Legislation. Ensure the ordering, storage, administration and disposal of medication complies with relevant Trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and MHA (1983). Demonstrating knowledge, experience and competence specific to the area of practice. Enabling staff to use evidence-based strategies and person centred/psychosocial interventions in the care and treatment of people with mental health problems. Leading by example, motivating and empowering others and promoting positive attitudes, mutual understanding and collaboration between all services involved in the care process. To provide a source of information on how to best meet the mental health needs of service users and their carers. Pursue legitimate patient concerns, resolving problems on their behalf in an efficient and effective manner. Ensure that all staff have access to, and are familiar with all clinical and other policies and procedures operational within the Trust.
Teaching, Education & Health Promotion
To use the Practitioners specialist skills, knowledge and resources to co-ordinate learning opportunities for staff within designated areas. This will include: Regular provision of advice and training to staff. Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment for pre- and post- registered students, novice practitioners, and new team members. This may include formal teaching sessions. Evidence of promotion of positive attitudes towards mental health. To contribute to a culture of learning within the designated clinical areas.
Continuing Professional Development
To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that own clinical practice remains evidence based, is current and responsive to meet changing patient and NHS service needs, as outlined in the NHS Plan (2000). Implement all legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities relating to practice outlined in the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives. Take responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC Standards. Actively participate in regular clinical supervision from an identified Senior Practitioner, as identified in Trust Clinical Supervision Policy. To be aware of the need for appropriate management support and supervision from the line manager, and to maintain records of these meetings. To maintain Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Implement the Clinical and Personnel Policies and Procedures of AWP Trust. Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant medicines, related medication management issues in line with the appropriate NMC standards and Trust policy, and ensure that staff also work within these guidelines.
Finance and Workforce
To manage all budgets within the post holders sphere of control and make best use of available workforce resources based on agreed staffing models. To agree and manage all pay and non pay budgets for area of responsibility. To contribute to PEAT and environmental risk assessments on a regular basis so that best use is made of non pay/capital resources. To work with the Modern Matron to monitor all SLA activity and ensure specified standards are met. To manage any staffing resources in line with AWP best practice guidance To contribute to the review of staffing resource and skill mix, ensuring that service provision is both safe and therapeutic. Develop staff rosters in line with AWP guidance utilizing electronic rostering systems (Rosterpro) Monitor record and manage staff attendance as detailed in Trust Policy and procedure, and to take appropriate action. To ensure structured appraisal systems are in place for all staff. Take part in initial investigations of staff disciplinary issues.
Record Keeping and Administration
To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy, local joint arrangements and professional guidelines. This will include: The upkeep of contemporaneous, chronological and accurate mental health records in accordance with relevant NMC Guidelines and Trust Policy, and Guidance. Ensure and evidence that staff are compliant with NMC and Trust Guidance. To establish comparison groups and clinical benchmarking activity concerning documentation as outlined in The Essence of Care, and to work under the direction of Essence of Care lead. To contribute to the achievement of Controls Assurance Standards relating to Records Management within their span of control. Implement Trust and Service Policies and Procedures relating to health and safety at work. Ensure that all staff are aware and compliant, in order to maintain safety of service users and staff within the Unit at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Healthcare Qualification
Desirable
- Leadership and Management training
- Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of working in an Inpatient setting
- Knowledge of leadership styles and how to apply them
- Minimum experience of band 6 level management
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in Rehabilitation or Recovery
- Experience of working in an inpatient setting
- Knowledge and Experience of managing and leading projects
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to work with service users and carers to help shape services
- Ability to supervise, appraise and manage sickness and performance
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets
- Development of writing and implementing standard operating procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Healthcare Qualification
Desirable
- Leadership and Management training
- Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of working in an Inpatient setting
- Knowledge of leadership styles and how to apply them
- Minimum experience of band 6 level management
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in Rehabilitation or Recovery
- Experience of working in an inpatient setting
- Knowledge and Experience of managing and leading projects
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to work with service users and carers to help shape services
- Ability to supervise, appraise and manage sickness and performance
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets
- Development of writing and implementing standard operating procedures
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).
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