Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - Tazetta

Job summary

Do you have a passion for male acute and want to be part of a highly motivated management team?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to recruit a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated Deputy Ward Manager for who is excited to be part of the Male Acute Ward based at Tazetta Suite - Oleaster hospital.

Applications welcome from RMN / RNLD

Main duties of the job

Tazetta Suite is an exciting service to be part of. We work within a specialist multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality care to patients experiencing acute mental illness. Successful applicants must be able to work in a challenging and dynamic environment. You will need to demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication, strong leadership skills, empathy, self-awareness, resilience and critical self-reflection skills.

You will need to be passionate about mental health and supporting patients. It is important for you to be committed to working within a multi professional team as well as possessing excellent communication, risk assessment and care planning skills.

You will be responsible for supporting a small team of staff members including Band 5 RMNs and HCAs, ensuring they have their supervision needs met, they are working to improve their skills, competences and confidence within the ever changing clinical setting through coaching and e-learning. You will have the opportunity to lead in quality improvements and support with maintaining high quality standards within the ward.

We are looking for ambitious staff with the desire for self-development. We offer regular management supervision and developmental opportunities. You will be welcomed by the Ward Manager and other Deputy Ward Managers all of whom have an abundance of experience in their areas of expertise.

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.