Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available to fill the role of Ward Manager on Minster Ward , Foss Park Hospital, York, YO31 8TA. The role is also expected to cover the Duty Nurse Co-Ordinator role which involves working a weekend day shift but will be replaced with a weekday off.
Minster Ward is an 18 bedded adult male acute psychiatric ward. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated qualified mental health practitioner with sufficient experience of working in adult mental health and experience of managing and motivating a multi-disciplinary team at a minimum band 6 level.
We support personal and professional development and would be keen to explore personal and professional interests and agree a personal and professional development plan.
Foss Park Hospital is a new hospital that opened in 2020, set in the beautiful city of York. It has other wards and teams on site to support the service as well as a well established Senior Leadership Team.
The person in post will receive regular managerial supervision and encouragement to reach personal and professional goals. The person will work with their peers from the other inpatient ward, community, crisis and other team leads. The ward has an established leadership team that includes working with Non Medical AC's, Consultant Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapy, Consultant Psychologist. The nursing team compromises of nurses, nursing assistants and Peer support workers.
Main duties of the job
The role is well supported by an established , professional and friendly MDT.Applicants must hold a professional registration and have inpatient experience including leadership or management. You will need to demonstrate strong leadership skills and be a role model to others to join our highly motivated and enthusiastic team.
As well as providing direct management supervision, a significant part of this role will be leading the team and managing the general running of the ward.
The successful candidate will also be expected to be part of the Duty Nurse Coordinator rota (which includes some weekend working).
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact information
Rachael Hill
Service Manager Acute Services York and Selby AMH
Foss Park Hospital
Haxby Road
York
YO31 8TA
Mobile : 07393761474
Email : rachaelhill@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact information
Rachael Hill
Service Manager Acute Services York and Selby AMH
Foss Park Hospital
Haxby Road
York
YO31 8TA
Mobile : 07393761474
Email : rachaelhill@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RMN / RNMH / RNLD)
- Be educated to Master's level in a subject area relevant to the area of practice OR
- Have equivalent clinical experience to that of master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience - which also includes significant experience of managing people. (see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD
- Be trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision
- Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Research methodology
- The Trust's Quality Improvement system (QIS) - or completion of training within agreed timescale
- Governance and its application in practice
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of managing people
- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff, service users and their families/carers)
- Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Developing, maintaining and auditing practice standards
- Evidence of training in Quality Improvement methodology or coaching, and/or using same in quality improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RMN / RNMH / RNLD)
- Be educated to Master's level in a subject area relevant to the area of practice OR
- Have equivalent clinical experience to that of master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience - which also includes significant experience of managing people. (see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD
- Be trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision
- Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Research methodology
- The Trust's Quality Improvement system (QIS) - or completion of training within agreed timescale
- Governance and its application in practice
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of managing people
- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff, service users and their families/carers)
- Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Developing, maintaining and auditing practice standards
- Evidence of training in Quality Improvement methodology or coaching, and/or using same in quality improvement
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).
