Job summary
Fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated Deputy Ward Manager that is excited to be part of Recovery focused/ reintegrationservices based at Dan Mooney House , Knowle , Solihull, Birmingham.
This service provides a slow stream rehabilitation service for service users across Birmingham and Solihull. Dan Mooney House is a 15 bedded male complex care unit for individual with severe and enduring mental health conditions.
We are looking for inspirational, innovative and creative individuals whoare dedicated to and passionate about caring for people with complex mental health needs. You will need to possess high quality clinical and interpersonal skills to contribute to and deliver high quality and compassionate care, to service users at the point of discharge. It's important that you understand 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 in our community. You must have excellent organisational skills and a understanding of safeguarding and how to work within professional boundaries.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for ambitious staff with the desire for self-development. We offer regular management supervision and close working with theWard Manager and other Deputy Ward Managers as well as promoting continuous professional development to provide you with opportunities toprogress and ensure that best practice is embedded in clinical provision.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a deputy ward manager you will be responsible for:
- taking a lead on clinical issues and safeguarding concerns.
- supporting a positive and professional working environment that supports the team and our patients ongoing recovery.
- encouraging the development of staff, helping them to identify and build on their unique strengths and address any gaps in knowledge, skills or experience so they can reach their full potential.
- be a reflective and supportive leader, engaging in ongoing development and support.
- be a positive and proactive role model, advocating for positive change and supporting the team through challenging times, taking a solutions focused approach.
- Direct line management, including Annual Appraisal, Regular Management supervision, oversite of staff training compliance and continual development needs of a subset of the team staffing establishment.
- Deputising in the absence of the ward manager as required.
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a deputy ward manager you will be responsible for:
- taking a lead on clinical issues and safeguarding concerns.
- supporting a positive and professional working environment that supports the team and our patients ongoing recovery.
- encouraging the development of staff, helping them to identify and build on their unique strengths and address any gaps in knowledge, skills or experience so they can reach their full potential.
- be a reflective and supportive leader, engaging in ongoing development and support.
- be a positive and proactive role model, advocating for positive change and supporting the team through challenging times, taking a solutions focused approach.
- Direct line management, including Annual Appraisal, Regular Management supervision, oversite of staff training compliance and continual development needs of a subset of the team staffing establishment.
- Deputising in the absence of the ward manager as required.
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
To meet parts of the essential criteria listed below
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (part 3 or 13).
- Extensive experience at band 5 with experience of working within mental health care settings such as rehabilitation, secure care, PICU, acute services or community settings.
Desirable
- Demonstrate previous clinical and management leadership experience
Person Specification
To meet parts of the essential criteria listed below
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (part 3 or 13).
- Extensive experience at band 5 with experience of working within mental health care settings such as rehabilitation, secure care, PICU, acute services or community settings.
Desirable
- Demonstrate previous clinical and management leadership experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dan Mooney House
1 Woodside Crescent (Off Downing Close)
Solihull
B93 0QA
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
