Deputy Ward Manager - East 18 MHSOP

Job summary

MHSOP are currently recruiting Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager who has a special interest in acute functional mental health conditions, psychological interventions and risk assessment and management and who is keen to develop their skills. We welcome applications from motivated and compassionate nurses who would like to progress and take a leadership role in this developing service.

We are seeking applicants for are keen to work collaboratively with patients, understanding what's important to them and their family. Successful candidates will work within a multi-disciplinary team developing care and treatment plans where the patient is in the centre of the decision making.

We would welcome applications from experienced Band 5 nurses. We will provide learning opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge with emphasis in assessing, treating and managing anxiety, depression, psychosis and risk to help aid recovery. We will provide training, supervision and encourage applications from nurses who have an interest in psychological approaches to care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as the deputy to the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse regularly taking charge of the clinical area and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients and clients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

The post holder will be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.The post holder will work flexibly as a member of the care team and in support of the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

Post holders willbe RMN Nurses with a keen interest and real passion for working with patients with functional illness. Depending on the clinical need of the service, at times there may be a requirement to work in other areas within MHSOP.

Internal shift rotation is in operation including nights, twilights, weekends and bank holidays.We are searching for individuals who share our values.Our values are:We care about the people we serve and the people we work withWe trust one anotherWe respect each otherWe take personal responsibilityWe treat people with kindnessWe act with integrity

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.