Job summary
East London NHS Foundation Trust currently provides mental health and learning disability services in Luton and Bedfordshire. The Luton and Bedfordshire Mental Health inpatient service has an exciting opportunity for the post of a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Manager to cover Onyx Ward at Calnwood Court in Luton.
Onyx Ward is a 20-bedded inpatient unit caring for service users of adult working age (18-65 years old) who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and need to be nursed in a 24/7 staffed care environment. Onyx Ward admits and cares for service users informally admitted and those detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) amended 2007. The ward is located adjacent to and a stone throw away from the Luton and Dunstable General Hospital.
We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Band 7 Clinical Nurse Manager at Onyx Ward. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience working as a Clinical Practice Lead/Charge Nurse or in a similar role - who can join us to deliver safe and effective inpatient services that aim to embrace recovery by working in partnership with service users and their carers.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Manager role is pivotal in delivering safe, effectiveness and service excellence within the team dynamic.
We would be like to hear from you if you are interested to gain experience in managing an acute adult inpatient setting in Onyx Ward. Our services aim to provide a high standard of treatment and care in a safe and therapeutic setting for service users in the acute and vulnerable stage of their illness.
The post holder will be required to provide comprehensive, professional, operational, effective leadership and managerial support to the unit whilst being supported by the Modern Matron.
The Clinical Nurse Manager will have 24-hour operational responsibility and accountability for the provision and management of high quality nursing care; and for the treatment of service users within the inpatient service area. You will be required to clinically lead, develop the service and nursing team, support care delivery, work with service users and staff to ensure the provision of practices that respond effectively to both individual and service need.
The post holder will provide effective clinical leadership to ensure all nursing staff receive the appropriate supervision and support in conjunction with an agreed professional development plan.
About us
We encourage and invest in individuals personal and professional development with training and support and as a CQC rated "Outstanding" Trust are able to offer you a variety of appealing benefits, including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bereavement Leave
- Terminal Care Leave
- Time off for Removal Day
- Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme
- IVF Leave up to 5 days
- MOT Health Checks
- Wellbeing Benefits including free massage
- Holiday Play Schemes
If you feel this is an opportunity that interests you or you would like more information please contact us for further information.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Nigel Donga
Telephone number: 01582 707560 or 07436 027709
Email: nigel.donga@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Furthermore, the post holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining team systems and processes for effective operation of the team, and to ensure compliance with the achievement of Key Performance Indicators.
The successful candidate must display a considerable degree of initiative, possess mature judgement and maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with service users, their relatives, colleagues and visitors.
The post holder will be required to work independently using initiative, and applying a high degree of confidentiality to all of their work. They must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, manage competing demands and organise their own work in meeting deadlines in order for the smooth running of the ward area.
Car driver essential, or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 2010).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Furthermore, the post holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining team systems and processes for effective operation of the team, and to ensure compliance with the achievement of Key Performance Indicators.
The successful candidate must display a considerable degree of initiative, possess mature judgement and maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with service users, their relatives, colleagues and visitors.
The post holder will be required to work independently using initiative, and applying a high degree of confidentiality to all of their work. They must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, manage competing demands and organise their own work in meeting deadlines in order for the smooth running of the ward area.
Car driver essential, or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 2010).
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of quality improvement practices.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for complex patients.
- Minimising clinical risk and reducing restrictive practices.
- Ability to recognize and manage stress, in self and others.
- Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience..
- NMC Code of Conduct.
- Current Developments in nursing.
- Knowledge of supervision and reflective practices.
Desirable
- Ability to lead and develop a team
- Knowledge of implementing strategy, change management and practice development
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health) OR Registered Nurse (Learning Difficulty) OR Registered Nurse (Adult)
Desirable
- Masters qualification or equivalent experience.
- Specialist Area Training.
- Leadership / Management Training.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of management and leadership roles at band 6 level or above.
- Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities.
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour.
- Working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Experience of providing individualized and culturally sensitive care.
- Supporting and supervising students and junior staff
Desirable
- Evidence of quality improvement.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of quality improvement practices.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for complex patients.
- Minimising clinical risk and reducing restrictive practices.
- Ability to recognize and manage stress, in self and others.
- Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience..
- NMC Code of Conduct.
- Current Developments in nursing.
- Knowledge of supervision and reflective practices.
Desirable
- Ability to lead and develop a team
- Knowledge of implementing strategy, change management and practice development
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health) OR Registered Nurse (Learning Difficulty) OR Registered Nurse (Adult)
Desirable
- Masters qualification or equivalent experience.
- Specialist Area Training.
- Leadership / Management Training.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of management and leadership roles at band 6 level or above.
- Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities.
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour.
- Working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Experience of providing individualized and culturally sensitive care.
- Supporting and supervising students and junior staff
Desirable
- Evidence of 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).
