Job summary
A new and exciting development opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, well-motivated individual to join the leadership team on Athelon ward. This is a highly valued, rewarding, and challenging role with opportunities to improve the delivery of inpatient services.
This is a vital service for supporting those with mental health difficulties of varying complexities. The ward is supported by an established Medical team who will continue to support the wider MDT.facilitation.
On the Elgar Unit site in Worcesterthere will be 3 wards in total, allowing us to further our offer of safe, sustainable, and quality therapeutic mental health care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The role will include a combination of clinical and operational duties which will support the maintenance of quality and standards for patient experiences. The role will consist of a strong staff focus, inclusive of HR Processes, rostering and the facilitation of staff Appraisals.
The role will include clinical shifts and management shifts and duties will include;
- Maintaining high standards of patient care
ensuring all patients individuality, dignity and privacy is maintained
- Providing key leadership for the management
of day to day duties and patient facing care
- Completing operational duties such as the
Health roster, provide line management supervision and complete staff
appraisals to ensure developmental opportunities are captured.
- Ensuring that each patient receives an
individual clinical assessment which is the subject of a regularly updated care
plan that, wherever practicable, is formulated in conjunction with the patient.
- Ensuring that information regarding patients
needs and progress are communicated promptly and accurately to their relatives
and carers having due regard for confidentiality.
- Maintaining high standards of patient care
ensuring all patients individuality, dignity and privacy is maintained at all
times.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a qualified position preferably gained in more than one area
Desirable
- Management of staff of varying professions
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to deal with a range of people in difficult and complex situations
- Able to pass on information in a timely and coherent manner, whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to prioritise problems and use clinical judgment to deal with them
- Skilled in dealing with psychiatric emergencies
Additional criteria
Essential
- Be a strong leader by demonstrating a consistency and honesty in your approach to a variety of situations and people
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the appropriate professional body
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), Registered Nurse (Mental) (RN(M)), or Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Evidence of continuous skills and knowledge updating (Personal Portfolio)
Desirable
- Training in Leadership and Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of the NMC/HCPC
- Evidence of recent clinical update or training relevant to the post
- Knowledge of national trends in mental health care
- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems
- Understand the roles and functions of the Crisis Resolution, Home Treatment, Assertive Outreach and Community Mental Health teams, and liaise with them appropriately
- To be in receipt of regular clinical supervision
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a qualified position preferably gained in more than one area
Desirable
- Management of staff of varying professions
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to deal with a range of people in difficult and complex situations
- Able to pass on information in a timely and coherent manner, whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to prioritise problems and use clinical judgment to deal with them
- Skilled in dealing with psychiatric emergencies
Additional criteria
Essential
- Be a strong leader by demonstrating a consistency and honesty in your approach to a variety of situations and people
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the appropriate professional body
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), Registered Nurse (Mental) (RN(M)), or Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Evidence of continuous skills and knowledge updating (Personal Portfolio)
Desirable
- Training in Leadership and Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of the NMC/HCPC
- Evidence of recent clinical update or training relevant to the post
- Knowledge of national trends in mental health care
- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems
- Understand the roles and functions of the Crisis Resolution, Home Treatment, Assertive Outreach and Community Mental Health teams, and liaise with them appropriately
- To be in receipt of regular clinical supervision
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).
