Band 7 Ward Manager - Tamarind Centre

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a passionate mental health nurse that is enthusiastic about leading one of our forensic wards. This will provide a fantastic developmental opportunity. You will need to provide leadership and mentoring, and will act as a positive role model for junior staff in a manner that positively reflects the values of the organisation. You will be responsible for managing, directing and leading the nursing team with inclusivity, compassion and commitment.

Service users and their families will engage with you on a daily basis and expect to be treated with respect and dignity by your staff. We believe in a Trauma Informed approach to care delivery using positive behavioural support models (PBS) which focus on positive changes and the SCALE model of care.

Main duties of the job

Tamarind Centre is an 89 bedded male medium secure unit and provides a range of services to support patients in their recovery including ICU, acute and rehabilitation and we want to hire an experienced nurse who has a real understanding of the needs of this group of patients who can bring innovation and change to our services. We see this service as a genuine specialism and are proud of the multi-disciplinary approach to care delivery, and are offering you the opportunity to be part of it.

You must be a qualified RMN with experience of leadership. It's important that you have an understanding of multidisciplinary services and the challenges that face people with mental health problems. We want to hire staff that are passionate about mental health, who believe in our recovery model and who will act as advocates for the reduction of stigma and inequalities faced by our service users. You must have an excellent understanding of safeguarding and how to work within professional boundaries.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.