Deputy Ward Manager - Sandpiper Ward

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to work on Sandpiper Ward, which is an Adult Mental Health Acute Inpatient Ward based at Swallownest Court. We support adults in acute mental health crisis as one of the first steps to recovery.

The successful candidate will provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Ward Manager. They will have a degree of clinical experience and leadership that providesexpertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall. We encourage further enhanced learning and development to define the evidence behind our practise. They will have defined delegatedresponsibilities from the Ward Manager

Main duties of the job

Works as Senior Nurse in a ward ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and visitorsApplies relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the teamEnsures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are metRespects and applies the requirements of equality and diversity, promoting and role modelling these across the teamIdentifies deficits in skill mix and safe staffing levels and acts to address these

Supervises a defined group of team members and contributes to their overall personal development, mandatory training and appraisal process recognising the skills required across the team. This will also include addressingany performance issues that are below the expected standard

Acts as a role model to promote a culture of learning development, inquiry and a team visionImplements, monitors and evaluates therapeutic interventions within an overall care programme, enabling people with mental health and or learning disability needs to develop coping strategiesActively supports and contributes to effective Multi-Disciplinary WorkingContributes to the process of collaboratively assessing and acting on risks of harm, danger and abuseUses trauma informed approaches to those within our care.

Undertakes lead roles for the ward, as agreed with the Ward ManagerDeputises for the Ward Manager as required

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/