Job summary
We welcome applicants who have a RNMH or RNLD qualification, a current professional registration with the NMC and significant experience working with people who have complex mental ill health, as well as demonstrable experience in leadership and management.
The job is to operationally manage Wold View, a 18 bed ward for older people experiencing acute and complex, organic mental ill health. Wold View is based within Foss Park Hospital and is co located with its partner ward for patients with functional mental ill health.
As a Ward Manager in NYY MHSOP you will be part of a locality wide team of 4 Wards Managers supported by 2 Modern Matrons and will have daily support, access to leadership training, continuing professional development and supervision.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the 24/7 operational management of the ward and effective line management of an experienced multi-disciplinary ward team. You will be working collectively with the leadership team, have professional accountability and responsibility for the delivery of high-quality clinical care, providing the best possible experience for patients, their carers and families.
Additional contact details
Rachel Hogarth - rachel.hogarth1@nhs.net - 07876 652711
Nicky Muldoon - nicola.muldoon@nhs.net - 07341 509718
About us
We are geographically one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the country with an annual income of £423m and a workforce of over 7,500 staff operating from around 160 sites. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services for the people of County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby, serving a population of around 2 million people. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
We deliver our services by working in partnership with 8 local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public. The services are spread over a wide geographical area of around 3,600 square miles, which includes coastal, rural and industrial areas.
Ourv
alues The most important way we will get there is by living our values all of the time. These are:
- Respect - listening, inclusive, working in partnership
- Compassion - kind, supporting, recognising and celebrating
- Responsibility - honest, learning, ambitious
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification plus Professional NMC Reg
- Significant Experience of complex mental ill health or learning disabilities in an in patient or community setting
- Demonstrable management and/or leadership experience
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualification or willingness to work towards
- Quality Improvement or Service Development
Essential
Essential
- Significant experience of working with people with complex Mental Health or Learning Disabilities
essential
Essential
- Knowledge and skills in MHAct legislation and clinical risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification plus Professional NMC Reg
- Significant Experience of complex mental ill health or learning disabilities in an in patient or community setting
- Demonstrable management and/or leadership experience
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualification or willingness to work towards
- Quality Improvement or Service Development
Essential
Essential
- Significant experience of working with people with complex Mental Health or Learning Disabilities
essential
Essential
- Knowledge and skills in MHAct legislation and clinical risk management
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).
