Job summary
Acting Deputy Ward Manager Post - Band 6
Acute Inpatient Services - Swanswell Ward, Caludon Centre
37.5hours per week (part time and flexible working negotiable)
Temporary/ Acting up (up to 6 months) Secondment Application form attached if required
We have an acting post that has arisen within Acute Inpatient Services for an Acting Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager with an RMN/RNLD qualification. The successful applicants will be based within The Caludon Centre site.
Main duties of the job
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
This post is based on one of the Female Treatment Wards with the Acute Female Treatment Pathway.
We are seeking, motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are organised; client centred and have strong leadership skills and excellent team working ability. Candidates should be able to demonstrate they have extensive experience of working in Mental Health Nursing.
About us
The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud. We have also been recognised both locally and nationally by receiving awards for the services we provide.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services, we see on average around 5,000 patients every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Please note many Trust interviews are currently taking place through Microsoft Teams, this can be downloaded either through the App Store or Google Play for use on your phone/tablet.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Please note many Trust interviews are currently taking place through Microsoft Teams, this can be downloaded either through the App Store or Google Play for use on your phone/tablet.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Immediate Life Support Training
- Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) Training
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Able to manage resources effectively
- Able to record information accurately and write reports.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Recent experience working and managing within an inpatient setting
- Experience in managing and leading a team of staff in a clinical setting
- Experience of working as a member of a multi disciplinary team
- Involvement in clinical supervision as a supervisor
- Involvement in employee development reviews / appraisals
- Experience of applying principles of: Equal opportunities, Mental Health Act 1983, UKCC Code of Professional Conduct, Care Programme Approach, Recent government legislation, Developments in nursing practice, Quality in relation to nursing practice, Reflection practice, Change management, Workforce planning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Immediate Life Support Training
- Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) Training
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Able to manage resources effectively
- Able to record information accurately and write reports.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Recent experience working and managing within an inpatient setting
- Experience in managing and leading a team of staff in a clinical setting
- Experience of working as a member of a multi disciplinary team
- Involvement in clinical supervision as a supervisor
- Involvement in employee development reviews / appraisals
- Experience of applying principles of: Equal opportunities, Mental Health Act 1983, UKCC Code of Professional Conduct, Care Programme Approach, Recent government legislation, Developments in nursing practice, Quality in relation to nursing practice, Reflection practice, Change management, Workforce planning
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
