Ward Manager

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Would you like to work alongside other compassionate and enthusiastic people who are committed to a vision of making a positive difference in people's lives on male acute Wards and across the Radbourne Unit? If so, we want you to be a part of our future, people focussed team and help us shape how we deliver our mental health services.

Our male adult, acute inpatient wards, provide a high standard of patient-centred evidence-based care for our service users. The Ward is on the Radbourne Unit which has two male and two female acute wards. As part of our Making Room for Dignity Programme the ward will be moving to a newbuild hospital at the Kingsway Site, where all patients will have en suite bedrooms.

We are passionate about providing the highest possible standards of care through a multi-disciplinary approach within our Team, which comprises of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Specialist Medic, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), Clinical Matron, Clinical Leads, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants, as well as our Operational Support Lead to enhance leadership support and developmental opportunities across the service division, all of which are supported by our Ward Clerk.

Main duties of the job

To lead with care and compassion whilst promoting collective leadership within our team and the wider Unit.

To provide operational management for the Ward.

Provide strong clinical leadership, ensuring evidence-based practice is delivered to improve the quality of and shape cost effective and responsive services.

Be responsible for monitoring and ensuring maintenance of standards of care that support safe high-quality practice throughout the 24-hour period.

Live the Trust Values promoting a positive image of the Trust to service users, carers, and the community as a whole, and role modelling to the nursing team.

Provide advice, resources, and support to our Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Support and promote staff development.

To have responsibility for aspects of clinical governance within a designated ward or team.

To ensure compliance and assurance relating to safe and effective use of all resources and ensuring the safety of staff and patients.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

  • Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
  • 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
  • Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
  • Health service discounts and online benefits
  • Incremental pay progression
  • Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
  • Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities
  • Structured learning and development opportunities

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-ACA-4692-24

Job locations

Radbourne Unit, Royal Derby

Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account

To provide a clear sense of purpose and leadership by being visible and accessible to staff, patients, carers, and the public.

To work collaboratively with the Area Service Manager, Head of Nursing, and the Senior Multidisciplinary team to develop a vision for staff that ensures a positive, high performing, productive and supportive culture.

To ensure all levels of staff have a good understanding of the objectives and priorities of the ward area/team and the wider Unit and how these fit into the overarching Service and Trust plans.

Ensure the establishment and maintenance of good relationships and communication with other directorates in DHCFT, promoting a culture where clinical and other staff are actively involved in decisions on how services are provided, and targets delivered.

Liaise with external stakeholders including Commissioners and other external agencies and contractors as required.

Demonstrate operational management skills, implementing change management, project management, service development and transformation, etc.

Participating in investigations, undertaking the role of Investigation Officer, making recommendations following investigation to influence policy development and change.

To contribute to steering groups for clinical and operational policy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account

To provide a clear sense of purpose and leadership by being visible and accessible to staff, patients, carers, and the public.

To work collaboratively with the Area Service Manager, Head of Nursing, and the Senior Multidisciplinary team to develop a vision for staff that ensures a positive, high performing, productive and supportive culture.

To ensure all levels of staff have a good understanding of the objectives and priorities of the ward area/team and the wider Unit and how these fit into the overarching Service and Trust plans.

Ensure the establishment and maintenance of good relationships and communication with other directorates in DHCFT, promoting a culture where clinical and other staff are actively involved in decisions on how services are provided, and targets delivered.

Liaise with external stakeholders including Commissioners and other external agencies and contractors as required.

Demonstrate operational management skills, implementing change management, project management, service development and transformation, etc.

Participating in investigations, undertaking the role of Investigation Officer, making recommendations following investigation to influence policy development and change.

To contribute to steering groups for clinical and operational policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oA current registration with a professional body i.e. NMC / HCPC / Social Work England
  • oRegistered Mental Health (RMN) / Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) / BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, CQSW / ASW, with relevant post registration experience of working with people with severe mental health.
  • oEvidence of post-qualification professional training (or equivalent experience)
  • oRelevant Mentor qualification
  • oClinical supervision training
  • oComplaints / investigation training

Experience

Essential

  • oEvidence and knowledge of managing people and services acquired through training and experience
  • oPrevious experience of supervising/managing staff
  • oDemonstrate up to date evidence evidence-based knowledge for clinical practice generally and the chosen speciality.
  • oDemonstrate exposure to and a comprehensive knowledge of Clinical Governance in action (audit, research clinical effectiveness etc)
  • oDemonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues relating to clinical practice, including policy and procedure development
  • oExperience of monitoring and measuring service quality
  • oExperience of effective risk management within a service
  • oExperience of implementing service improvement projects
  • oDemonstrate knowledge and expertise in CPA/ Risk Assessment and clinical management.
  • oDemonstrate exposure to and a comprehensive knowledge of Clinical Governance in action (audit, research clinical effectiveness etc)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oA current registration with a professional body i.e. NMC / HCPC / Social Work England
  • oRegistered Mental Health (RMN) / Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) / BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, CQSW / ASW, with relevant post registration experience of working with people with severe mental health.
  • oEvidence of post-qualification professional training (or equivalent experience)
  • oRelevant Mentor qualification
  • oClinical supervision training
  • oComplaints / investigation training

Experience

Essential

  • oEvidence and knowledge of managing people and services acquired through training and experience
  • oPrevious experience of supervising/managing staff
  • oDemonstrate up to date evidence evidence-based knowledge for clinical practice generally and the chosen speciality.
  • oDemonstrate exposure to and a comprehensive knowledge of Clinical Governance in action (audit, research clinical effectiveness etc)
  • oDemonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues relating to clinical practice, including policy and procedure development
  • oExperience of monitoring and measuring service quality
  • oExperience of effective risk management within a service
  • oExperience of implementing service improvement projects
  • oDemonstrate knowledge and expertise in CPA/ Risk Assessment and clinical management.
  • oDemonstrate exposure to and a comprehensive knowledge of Clinical Governance in action (audit, research clinical effectiveness 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radbourne Unit, Royal Derby

Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radbourne Unit, Royal Derby

Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Area Service Manager

Elaine Abbott

elaine.abbott@nhs.net

07392194876

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-ACA-4692-24

Job locations

Radbourne Unit, Royal Derby

Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ


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