Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Ward Manager - Beech Ward, Rochford Hospital

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to work on Beech Ward our Male Adult Acute Admission Ward at Rochford Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills as a band 5 nurse and able to take responsibility for the overseeing assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for client requiring treatment..

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
  • Day One Flexible Employer, the Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have theopportunity for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-3702-B

Job locations

Rochford Hospital

Rochford

SS4 1RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to demonstrate:

  • excellent risk assessment skills,
  • communicate effectively, both written and verbally;
  • demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm,
  • above all be highly motivated.

An understanding the Recovery Model approach is essential, taking into account the needs of families and carers, and become part of an established multidisciplinary team. The candidate will have a high level of knowledge and philosophy of the 6 Cs of care.

Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.

The successful candidate will deliver the highest quality care for patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude with a commitment to maintain EPUTs excellent customer care.

We are looking for people who can bring commitment and fresh ideas, and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways; in return we offer Training and development of staff, support through regular supervision and Appraisal to assist you in setting realistic objectives.

Basildon Hospital and Rochford Hospital have close transport links to London and the surrounding areas, plus easy access to the M25 and A13 with subsidised parking costs on site.

For further information please refer to Job Description and Person Specification.

On 9th November 2021 the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) formally announced that individuals undertaking CQC regulated activities in England must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than 1st April 2022. The purpose of this is to protect all those that use health and social care services, as well as to protect colleagues, and to help reduce the amount of COVID-19 related sickness absences.

Please note that for all roles at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust that fall into the regulated activity criteria, evidence of vaccination status (first and second dose) will become a condition of employment from 1st April 2022. Therefore, please note that if you are successfully appointed at EPUT for one of these roles, your vaccination status will form part of your pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to demonstrate:

  • excellent risk assessment skills,
  • communicate effectively, both written and verbally;
  • demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm,
  • above all be highly motivated.

An understanding the Recovery Model approach is essential, taking into account the needs of families and carers, and become part of an established multidisciplinary team. The candidate will have a high level of knowledge and philosophy of the 6 Cs of care.

Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.

The successful candidate will deliver the highest quality care for patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude with a commitment to maintain EPUTs excellent customer care.

We are looking for people who can bring commitment and fresh ideas, and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways; in return we offer Training and development of staff, support through regular supervision and Appraisal to assist you in setting realistic objectives.

Basildon Hospital and Rochford Hospital have close transport links to London and the surrounding areas, plus easy access to the M25 and A13 with subsidised parking costs on site.

For further information please refer to Job Description and Person Specification.

On 9th November 2021 the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) formally announced that individuals undertaking CQC regulated activities in England must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than 1st April 2022. The purpose of this is to protect all those that use health and social care services, as well as to protect colleagues, and to help reduce the amount of COVID-19 related sickness absences.

Please note that for all roles at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust that fall into the regulated activity criteria, evidence of vaccination status (first and second dose) will become a condition of employment from 1st April 2022. Therefore, please note that if you are successfully appointed at EPUT for one of these roles, your vaccination status will form part of your pre-employment checks.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued professional development

Skills/Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at Band 5.

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching.
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued professional development

Skills/Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at Band 5.

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Rochford

SS4 1RB


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Rochford

SS4 1RB


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Stefanie Went

stefanie.went@nhs.net

07951390697

Details

Date posted

10 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-3702-B

Job locations

Rochford Hospital

Rochford

SS4 1RB


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