Job summary
This is an exciting and innovative role which is designed to provide a clear operational and clinical leadership career pathway for our staff through excellent leadership skills, providing support and deputising for the ward manager in the operational and clinical development of the acute Ward Team.
The role is designed to enhance the operational ward management structure, whilst providing additional senior clinical responsibility for the co-ordination and implementation of effective, evidence-based, patient focussed nursing care. This will be developed through effective communication and liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, the hospital Senior Leadership Team and with other staff providing support services
Main duties of the job
- The individual will ensure a consistent leadership presence in order to provide continuity of clinical care and clinical support for the ward team. In addition, awareness and ability to reflect and respond effectively to the development needs of the clinical team will be essential. The post holder will be an excellent role model in attitude, communication and behaviours, inspiring excellent clinical care across every level of the team.
- The post holder will have operational responsibilities for the ward, ensuring effective ward management in the absence of the Ward Manager, and a high level of integration with other services and organisations. In particular, viewing the ward as one part of the continuum of care and facilitating opportunities for service users to benefit from inpatient care.
- The Post holder will provide Clinical Support (predominantly for patients with complex physical/mental or neurodevelopmental needs, safeguarding, care planning, referrals, complex case forums, Trust risk panel work, discharge planning).
- Work alongside the Physical Health Lead for PPH and champion physical health care, monitor practice and the making of referrals, support in developing staff in physical health care eg wound care, pressure sores, physical observations
- Act as a Carers Champion for the Ward and actively seek to promote feedback from Service Users and Carers in line with the the Trust strategy.
- Promote and Support Quality Improvement including QMI
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Post registration experience within complex inpatient mental health setting
- Experience of Leading on Quality Improvement initiatives
- Excellent risk assessment, care planning and documentation skills
- Able to work under pressure. Ability to work in a stressful environment.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call Daniela Ungurusan on 07867907270 or email Daniela.ungurusan@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Post registration experience within complex inpatient mental health setting
- Experience of Leading on Quality Improvement initiatives
- Excellent risk assessment, care planning and documentation skills
- Able to work under pressure. Ability to work in a stressful environment.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call Daniela Ungurusan on 07867907270 or email Daniela.ungurusan@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Health care Professional (eg. RMN/RGN/OT/Psychologist/SW)
- Masters degree in a health related subject or post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- Significant experience working in complex mental health environments
- Advanced IT skills including using patient record systems and Microsoft applications.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available
- Mentorship qualification
- PSI qualification or other relevant advanced clinical qualification
- Management/Leadership Qualification or Training.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Desire to undertake further training and self-improvement to support patient experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within complex inpatient mental health setting
- Evidence of clinical leadership skills.
- Experience of Leading on Quality Improvement initiatives
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Mental health legislation, which included the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs
- Report writing and presentations
- Team-working and the ability to play an effective part in a wider MDT
- Able to work effectively with colleagues
- Able to work under pressure. Ability to work in a stressful environment
- Role-modelling, networking, mentoring, chairing meetings, group work and facilitation and driving clinical practice
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Health care Professional (eg. RMN/RGN/OT/Psychologist/SW)
- Masters degree in a health related subject or post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- Significant experience working in complex mental health environments
- Advanced IT skills including using patient record systems and Microsoft applications.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available
- Mentorship qualification
- PSI qualification or other relevant advanced clinical qualification
- Management/Leadership Qualification or Training.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Desire to undertake further training and self-improvement to support patient experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within complex inpatient mental health setting
- Evidence of clinical leadership skills.
- Experience of Leading on Quality Improvement initiatives
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Mental health legislation, which included the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs
- Report writing and presentations
- Team-working and the ability to play an effective part in a wider MDT
- Able to work effectively with colleagues
- Able to work under pressure. Ability to work in a stressful environment
- Role-modelling, networking, mentoring, chairing meetings, group work and facilitation and driving clinical practice
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
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).
