Job summary
The post holder will provide professional, managerial and robust clinical leadership to a specified ward area.
The post holder is responsible for promoting and assuring robust risk assessment and management processes.
The post holder will manage within the constraints of the identified budget, as directed by the Modern Matron/Service Manager.
The post holder will actively support and participate in the integration of a whole system approach with multi-disciplinary working at all times.
The post holder will perform delegated duties on behalf of the Modern Matron/Service Manager in their absence.
The post holder will ensure everyone, including staff, patients and visitors, has their right to be treated with respect and have their values and beliefs maintained and that they treated in such a way that maintains their privacy and dignity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the safe and supportive management of a specified ward area.
The post holder will develop and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders ensuring that the service achieves required quality assurance and performance targets.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care of all patients within the service, ensuring the physical, psychological and social needs of each patient are enabled to acceptable standards, informed by evidence based practice.
The post holder will be responsible for decision making in response to environmental / situational changes affecting the inpatient environment, and maintaining optimum staffing levels.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all qualified staff comply with their professional code of conduct, reporting any issues raised within this area to the Modern Matron immediately.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all nursing staff work within the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act (MHA1983) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA 2005) and are aware of their professional responsibilities regarding theapplication of this and other relevant legislation e.g. the Care Act ( 2014 ).
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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- R.M.N/RMNH
- Evidence of post registration training
- ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification or mentor qualification appropriate to discipline
- PSI Training
- Formal Risk Assessment Training
- Older adult experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience at band 6 or above experience.
- Experience of working in mental health.
- Experience of MDT working
- Skills in coordinating and planning inter-agency approaches in mental health care.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
- Experience of change management
- Experience of working with statutory and none statutory agencies
- Experience of delivering evidence based treatments
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Clinical governance
- Good Knowledge of the Mental health Act & Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Skills
Essential
- Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment
- Excellent report-writing skills
- IT skills
- Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
- Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
- Experience of Safeguarding
- Understanding of the CPA process
- Experience of working with statutory and none statutory agencies.
- Experience of delivering evidence based treatments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- R.M.N/RMNH
- Evidence of post registration training
- ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification or mentor qualification appropriate to discipline
- PSI Training
- Formal Risk Assessment Training
- Older adult experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience at band 6 or above experience.
- Experience of working in mental health.
- Experience of MDT working
- Skills in coordinating and planning inter-agency approaches in mental health care.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
- Experience of change management
- Experience of working with statutory and none statutory agencies
- Experience of delivering evidence based treatments
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Clinical governance
- Good Knowledge of the Mental health Act & Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Skills
Essential
- Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment
- Excellent report-writing skills
- IT skills
- Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
- Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
- Experience of Safeguarding
- Understanding of the CPA process
- Experience of working with statutory and none statutory agencies.
- Experience of delivering evidence based treatments.
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).
