High Dependency Unit Deputy Ward Manager

Job summary

We are delighted to announce a new 16 bed service based in Doncaster that will welcome patients from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

The unit with support patients with complex mental health with a focus on rehabilitation, patients may be in the service for up to 12 months and through a multi-professional approach will receive recovery focussed care.

For more information please contact Meagan McNaney m.mcnaney@nhs.net, Catherine Collins catherine.collins5@nhs.net or rdash.rcg-rehab@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

o The post holder will manage the ward in the absence of the ward manager.

o The post holder will assist in providing professional and managerial leadership and ensure that the ward environment is satisfactory to maintain the physical and mental wellbeing of service users and staff.

o The post holder will provide adequate cover at all times and advise the ward manager and modern matron of any discrepancies.

o The post holder will work collaboratively with the whole mental health team.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 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. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

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

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook