Ward Manager

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 November 2024

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a dynamic and dedicated individual to take on the role of ward manager at Ramsey Unit. This busy 15 bedded mix sex dementia ward is located in Barrow, Cumbria.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will offer clinical leadership and be responsible for the delivery of patient care, managing all aspects of clinical standards and professional practice. We are seeking an individual who is empathic, caring and motivated with a real passion to improve the lives of our patients. This challenging but incredibly rewarding role will require you to have a high level of resilience and posses excellent verbal and written communication skills.

At LSCFT we will support you in your personal and career development. You will have access to lifelong learning with a great range of training opportunities including a comprehensive preceptorship, leadership and coaching.

Staff wellbeing is important to us and that's why we have our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, along with our Resilience Hub offering wellbeing support covering emotional, psychological and financial issues. We also offer flexible working options. We are looking for full time post but reduced hours will also be considered and can be discussed prior to, or within interview.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Not defined

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-BAY715-LW

Job locations

Ramsey Unit

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse
Post reg. learning and development relevant to the role
On-going registration with the NMC.
Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice

Experience

Essential

Post graduate experience at Clinical Leader level
Supervision and management of staff
Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs

Skills

Essential

Ability to maintain own performance and participation in group skills
Can demonstrate communication skills through practice and experience
Ability to manage time and workload

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse
Post reg. learning and development relevant to the role
On-going registration with the NMC.
Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice

Experience

Essential

Post graduate experience at Clinical Leader level
Supervision and management of staff
Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs

Skills

Essential

Ability to maintain own performance and participation in group skills
Can demonstrate communication skills through practice and experience
Ability to manage time and workload

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.