Ward Manager

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for a career supporting people recover from an eating disorder?Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to helping service users and their carers in the recovery journey?

This permanent post is based on the Haldon, an inpatient ward for eating disorder in Exeter.

You will be a registered professional with experience of working with eating disorders, and keen to move into a more senior post providing line supervision of junior staff.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service users.

Main duties of the job

To provide leadership and management to the ward and clinical team

To provide evidenced based professional support and advice to the multi-disciplinary team

To lead and promote education and staff development for the continued professionalgrowth of the team members and students

To ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care in accordance with evidencebased professional practice, policies and procedures

Ensure legislation policies and procedures are implemented and staff have access tothese and an understanding of their use

Manage allocated budget ensuring resources are efficiently and effectively used andmaintained

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Date posted

13 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-22-1193

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be based on the eating disorders ward in Exeter.

You will have access to regular supervision, support and a range of training opportunities to foster your own professional development.

Please see further details in attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be based on the eating disorders ward in Exeter.

You will have access to regular supervision, support and a range of training opportunities to foster your own professional development.

Please see further details in attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registration as an RMN
Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development

Desirable

Relevant Degree or Diploma or equivalent experience
Training / Teaching qualification i.e. Mentors 998

Experience

Essential

Experience of leading, supporting and developing teams
Clinical understanding of issues relating to the care of people with an Eating Disorder
Experience of providing supervision and support to staff and students
Excellent communication skills
Recognise performances issues on the ward and how to address them
Motivated to promote highest standards in a changing service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registration as an RMN
Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development

Desirable

Relevant Degree or Diploma or equivalent experience
Training / Teaching qualification i.e. Mentors 998

Experience

Essential

Experience of leading, supporting and developing teams
Clinical understanding of issues relating to the care of people with an Eating Disorder
Experience of providing supervision and support to staff and students
Excellent communication skills
Recognise performances issues on the ward and how to address them
Motivated to promote highest standards in a changing service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).