Job summary
Options for Care is looking to
recruit an exceptional Deputy Manager passionate about working with
individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses.
The post holder will be responsible for aiding the manager in providing clinical leadership and management. They will serve as a role model for clinical care within a diverse team, overseeing and supporting the delivery of high-quality, personalised care for mental health patients and their caregivers. It is essential that the post-holder comprehends and applies the organisation's mission, vision, and values.
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibility is to
lead the team in providing exceptional care to service users while ensuring
compliance with relevant legislation and policies. You will maintain good
practice through audits, establish therapeutic relationships, and monitor
service users' physical, mental, and emotional states.
As a professional, you
will participate in the organisation's appraisal process, align personal
development with its objectives, and ensure the safe administration of
medicines. It is also essential to respect different approaches within the
team, maintain confidentiality, and conduct yourself professionally towards
service users, colleagues, and other agencies. You will also lead and
participate in joint work with experts and agencies.
This role requires educating and
supporting pre/post-registration students, staff, carers, and service users.
You will deliver teaching sessions and presentations to develop the care team
according to the organisation's goals and objectives within the appraisal
process. Additionally, you will provide staff induction, mentorship, appraisal,
and clinical supervision to professional colleagues where necessary.
About us
Options for Care provides mental
health recovery services in Birmingham. Our primary objective is to empower
service users and help them realise their full potential through progressive
improvements in their quality of life and a steady progression towards
recovery, culminating in successful discharge. We are proud to share our
unwavering commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
Mission
Realising Potential
Vision
We offer best-practice
interventions to enable personal recovery and well-being.
Values
The individual is at the heart of
everything we do.
We
inspire, stimulate and empower people to achieve and grow through
compassionate, supportive and protective relationships.
We deliver and continuously
evaluate high-quality service whilst respecting differences, promoting dignity
and supporting the privacy of others.
At Options for Care, we understand the importance of
delivering tailored and holistic support to our service users. Our dedicated
team is committed to providing relationship-centred interventions that are
grounded in evidence-based practices. We strongly believe that our approach
helps individuals lead fulfilling lives and attain their personal objectives.
To ensure that we consistently meet our service users' needs, we use recognised
assessment tools to track outcomes and make adjustments as needed. Our goal is
to empower our service users to live in the least restrictive setting feasible
while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Deputy Manager, your duty is
to ensure that patients receive the best quality of care possible. This
includes adhering to best practices and legal requirements related to
spirituality, equity, diversity, and rights. You will be responsible for
leading the clinical team and collaborating with external agencies to enhance
care models. It is crucial to have knowledge of policies and legislation
related to service provision to carry out your duties effectively.
In return, at Options for Care, we
recognise the immense value of our team members. Our staff is the foundation of
our success, and we appreciate their exceptional dedication to our clients. We
prioritise employee development and are committed to supporting our staff in
every stage of their career journey. Our workplace is warm and welcoming, with
necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment.
Our comprehensive staff health
benefits package further demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our
staff. Our commitment to staff well-being is further evidenced by our
well-being risk assessments, which are utilised to create personalised support
plans for each employee. We take all necessary steps to ensure that our staff
are well taken care of professionally and personally.
At Options for Care, we pride
ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment that promotes staff
productivity and longevity. We are passionate about creating a positive work
environment that fosters growth, development, and well-being. Join us at
Options for Care and be part of a team that is dedicated to your success!
If you are interested in applying for the role, please send
your CV by email to hr@optionsforcare.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Deputy Manager, your duty is
to ensure that patients receive the best quality of care possible. This
includes adhering to best practices and legal requirements related to
spirituality, equity, diversity, and rights. You will be responsible for
leading the clinical team and collaborating with external agencies to enhance
care models. It is crucial to have knowledge of policies and legislation
related to service provision to carry out your duties effectively.
In return, at Options for Care, we
recognise the immense value of our team members. Our staff is the foundation of
our success, and we appreciate their exceptional dedication to our clients. We
prioritise employee development and are committed to supporting our staff in
every stage of their career journey. Our workplace is warm and welcoming, with
necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment.
Our comprehensive staff health
benefits package further demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our
staff. Our commitment to staff well-being is further evidenced by our
well-being risk assessments, which are utilised to create personalised support
plans for each employee. We take all necessary steps to ensure that our staff
are well taken care of professionally and personally.
At Options for Care, we pride
ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment that promotes staff
productivity and longevity. We are passionate about creating a positive work
environment that fosters growth, development, and well-being. Join us at
Options for Care and be part of a team that is dedicated to your success!
If you are interested in applying for the role, please send
your CV by email to hr@optionsforcare.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To apply for the position of Deputy Manager, you must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (part 3 or 13) registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Experience
Essential
- You must have evidence of appropriate post-graduate learning. You should also have at least two years of experience as a staff nurse, working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and 2007 amendments, and significant experience in risk assessment and care planning.
- Additionally, you should have a working knowledge of the safeguarding process and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, a thorough understanding of the care needs of vulnerable adults, specifically those with complex needs, and a sense of responsibility under the Care Programme Approach, Clinical Governance, and Child Protection Legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To apply for the position of Deputy Manager, you must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (part 3 or 13) registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Experience
Essential
- You must have evidence of appropriate post-graduate learning. You should also have at least two years of experience as a staff nurse, working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and 2007 amendments, and significant experience in risk assessment and care planning.
- Additionally, you should have a working knowledge of the safeguarding process and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, a thorough understanding of the care needs of vulnerable adults, specifically those with complex needs, and a sense of responsibility under the Care Programme Approach, Clinical Governance, and Child Protection Legislation.
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
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).
