Ward Manager - Band 7

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

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Job summary

Ward Manager - Band 7

Full time, permanent role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our inpatient mental health ward management team, working within our assessment and treatment inpatient services.

Ward Manager for Larches Ward a 20 bed male assessment and treatment unit based at St Michaels Hospital in Warwick.

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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.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic leader to join our inpatient management team.

You will be responsible for maintaining quality and standards on the ward and will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the service strives to provide the best possible care.

Continuous service development is a key aspect of this role so an understanding of quality improvement models would be beneficial.

About us

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.

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.

Date posted

25 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year per annum (pay award pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

444-4417299-SHJ

Job locations

St Michaels Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5QW


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.

Extensive experience of working within inpatient mental health services and experience of people and resource management are essential for this role.

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.

Extensive experience of working within inpatient mental health services and experience of people and resource management are essential for this role.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RNMH - Mental Health).
  • Management Qualification (Diploma level or above) or equivalent level of experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Extensive post registration clinical experience in a relevant area or similar
  • Experience of staff management, supervising staff and carrying out appraisal
  • Experience of staffing resource management in line with Standing Financial Instructions.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act.
  • Able to supervise and support staff working with the above Service Users

OTHER

Essential

  • Must be able and willing to travel as necessary for the effective performance of the post.
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RNMH - Mental Health).
  • Management Qualification (Diploma level or above) or equivalent level of experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Extensive post registration clinical experience in a relevant area or similar
  • Experience of staff management, supervising staff and carrying out appraisal
  • Experience of staffing resource management in line with Standing Financial Instructions.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act.
  • Able to supervise and support staff working with the above Service Users

OTHER

Essential

  • Must be able and willing to travel as necessary for the effective performance of the post.

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

St Michaels Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5QW


Employer's website

https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

St Michaels Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5QW


Employer's website

https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron/Pathway Manager

Rebecca Nash

rebecca.nash@covwarkpt.nhs.uk

Date posted

25 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year per annum (pay award pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

444-4417299-SHJ

Job locations

St Michaels Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5QW


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