Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in EPUT and we are in the position to appoint a Ward Manager for Longview Ward, our Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services based at The St Aubyn Centre, Colchester.
The successful candidate will be a competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills as a senior nurse and able to take responsibility for the overseeing of assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for young people with complex mental health needs
Main duties of the job
- Excellent risk assessment skills,
- Communicate effectively, both written and verbally;
- Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm and above all be highly motivated.
- The candidate will have a high level knowledge of CQC requirements and have a philosophy of the 6 C's of care.
- Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service
- The successful candidate will deliver the highest quality care for patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintain EPUT's excellent customer care.
- We are looking for people who can bring commitment, innovation, 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.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. 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 the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
- To facilitate mental health service provision in line with the identified needs of users and purchasers of the service, within current research and legislation and within the Trusts Strategic direction.
- You will work with the Area Chief Nurse to ensure that the nursing service is contemporary, evidence based and in line with practice standards, providing day-to-day nursing, clinical leadership, evaluation and monitoring of the service.
- You will also have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of lower banded staff within your professional group and team locality. As required by your manager this may include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.
- To contribute to the development and implementation of Trust and Government directives within the locality.
- To deliver high quality nursing care and treatment within the clinical setting to service users and their carers.
- To work in close co-operation with other mental health professionals, statutory and voluntary organisations and community networks.
- The identification, assessment of levels and actions or treatment plans of risks and progress reports to be prepared for clinical reviews.
- To identify, assess and manage clinical and non clinical risks/hazards in your area through the completion of the relevant risk assessments and the implementation of risk treatment plans for inclusion in the local and Trusts risk registers through the Risk Management Department.
- In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
- To facilitate mental health service provision in line with the identified needs of users and purchasers of the service, within current research and legislation and within the Trusts Strategic direction.
- You will work with the Area Chief Nurse to ensure that the nursing service is contemporary, evidence based and in line with practice standards, providing day-to-day nursing, clinical leadership, evaluation and monitoring of the service.
- You will also have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of lower banded staff within your professional group and team locality. As required by your manager this may include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.
- To contribute to the development and implementation of Trust and Government directives within the locality.
- To deliver high quality nursing care and treatment within the clinical setting to service users and their carers.
- To work in close co-operation with other mental health professionals, statutory and voluntary organisations and community networks.
- The identification, assessment of levels and actions or treatment plans of risks and progress reports to be prepared for clinical reviews.
- To identify, assess and manage clinical and non clinical risks/hazards in your area through the completion of the relevant risk assessments and the implementation of risk treatment plans for inclusion in the local and Trusts risk registers through the Risk Management Department.
- In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
Person Specification
essential criteria
Essential
- holds professional registration
- experience in camhs
- knowledge of mental health act
Desirable
- worked at band 6 or above
- experience of working in camhs
- excellent communication skills
essential criteria
Essential
- experience of childrens act
Desirable
- experience of childrens act
Person Specification
essential criteria
Essential
- holds professional registration
- experience in camhs
- knowledge of mental health act
Desirable
- worked at band 6 or above
- experience of working in camhs
- excellent communication skills
essential criteria
Essential
- experience of childrens act
Desirable
- experience of childrens act
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).
