Job summary
Hello, my name is Eamon Tweede and I
am a Ward Manager in the medium secure unit and my name is Liza Kitchen and I
am a Ward Manager in the low secure forensic inpatient services at Fieldhead
Hospital.
The forensic care group comprises of one hundred and forty-four beds.
The Newton Lodge
provides the following Medium Secure specialist care areas:
Male
Psychiatric Intensive Care Bronte Ward (7 beds)
Male
Assessment Pathway Hepworth Ward (15 beds)
Male
Treatment Responsive Pathway Priestley Ward (17 beds)
Male
Enhanced Recovery Pathway Waterton Ward (16 beds)
Male Pathway Rehab and Recovery, Vulnerable
Patients Chippendale Ward (12
beds)
Specialist
Womens Pathway Johnson Ward (15 beds)
Specialist
Learning Disability Pathway Appleton Ward (8 beds)
Bretton Centre provides the following Low Secure specialist care areas:
Male
Acute Admission Sandal Ward (16
beds)
Male
Rehab Thornhill Ward (15 beds)
Male
Pre-discharge Unit Ryburn Ward (7
beds)
Newhaven is a specialist Low Secure Male Learning Disability Service (16 beds)
We are looking for a number of highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible
and resourceful individuals to come and join our Multi-disciplinary teams and
help us provide a highly responsive service to meet our patients needs.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced nurses who are motivated and enthusiastic,
with the correct values, that can demonstrate a positive attitude to working
with people with challenging and complex Forensic histories. This role is an integral
part of the service. You are required to
provide excellent clinical care, act as a source of expertise, clinical
leadership, demonstrate problem solving skills and be able to challenge
tactfully and constructively and contribute to service development. We will meet your development needs through induction,
appraisal, supervision and access to relevant training.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over
reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged
and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to
progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application,
please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Positive patient engagement and
involving service users and their carers in care are priorities for our service
along with ensuring safe and effective practice. It can be a challenging environment, so a
positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important.
The successful candidate
will be expected to work a 24-hour shift system to ensure clinical leadership
is always provided.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide clinical and managerial leadership for an allocated team of nursing
staff in the development of therapeutic evidence based culture which maximises patients
rehabilitation potential, whilst maintaining a safe and secure
environment. To support and deputise for
the Unit Manager in the running of the ward area/s ensuring the highest
possible standards of nursing care are carried out in accordance with the
policies and procedures of the Unit and Trust.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
For further details on the job description please see attached information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide clinical and managerial leadership for an allocated team of nursing
staff in the development of therapeutic evidence based culture which maximises patients
rehabilitation potential, whilst maintaining a safe and secure
environment. To support and deputise for
the Unit Manager in the running of the ward area/s ensuring the highest
possible standards of nursing care are carried out in accordance with the
policies and procedures of the Unit and Trust.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
For further details on the job description please see attached information.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Excellent report writing skills
- Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills
- Knowledge of
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Care programme approach
- Therapeutic approaches e.g. PSI, CBT
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Nursing in secure settings
- Clinical supervision
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Current developments in nursing
- Current legislation affecting the NHS
- Research and audit including clinical governance
- KSF process, appraisals and PDPs
- Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific reports pertaining to care in secure environments
- Critical appraisal skills
- Experience in conducting audits.
- Evidence of using research principles in practice
- Experience of contributing to policies, standards and in-patient developments
Training
Essential
- Awareness or experience of using a range of therapeutic interventions including PSI, CBT, Alcohol/Drugs, offence related work, etc
- Evidence of undertaking management training
Desirable
- Up to date with basic training, MVA, Fire, Resuscitation, Infection Control, etc
Physical Attributes
Essential
- demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Fit to undertake the demands of the post, i.e. mobile to the extent of moving and handling, and coping with violence and aggression techniques
- Of smart appearance with regard to appropriate dress code
- Able to work flexible hours to suit the need of the service
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable
- Able to self direct and have good time management skills
- Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense
- Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care
- Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid RMN/RNLD qualification
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in an adult inpatient setting at Band 5 level or above
- Experience of a leadership role including regularly taking charge of the ward
- Confident in a systematic approach to care, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
- Experience of the care programme approach, risk assessment and risk management skills
- Experience of disseminating information to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Significant experience of working in a secure setting
- Experience of working with challenging behaviours
- Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff
- Experience in handling complaints
- Experience of planning/prioritising resources including beds, staffing, etc
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Excellent report writing skills
- Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills
- Knowledge of
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Care programme approach
- Therapeutic approaches e.g. PSI, CBT
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Nursing in secure settings
- Clinical supervision
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Current developments in nursing
- Current legislation affecting the NHS
- Research and audit including clinical governance
- KSF process, appraisals and PDPs
- Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific reports pertaining to care in secure environments
- Critical appraisal skills
- Experience in conducting audits.
- Evidence of using research principles in practice
- Experience of contributing to policies, standards and in-patient developments
Training
Essential
- Awareness or experience of using a range of therapeutic interventions including PSI, CBT, Alcohol/Drugs, offence related work, etc
- Evidence of undertaking management training
Desirable
- Up to date with basic training, MVA, Fire, Resuscitation, Infection Control, etc
Physical Attributes
Essential
- demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Fit to undertake the demands of the post, i.e. mobile to the extent of moving and handling, and coping with violence and aggression techniques
- Of smart appearance with regard to appropriate dress code
- Able to work flexible hours to suit the need of the service
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable
- Able to self direct and have good time management skills
- Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense
- Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care
- Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid RMN/RNLD qualification
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in an adult inpatient setting at Band 5 level or above
- Experience of a leadership role including regularly taking charge of the ward
- Confident in a systematic approach to care, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
- Experience of the care programme approach, risk assessment and risk management skills
- Experience of disseminating information to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Significant experience of working in a secure setting
- Experience of working with challenging behaviours
- Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff
- Experience in handling complaints
- Experience of planning/prioritising resources including beds, staffing, etc
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
