Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Unscheduled Care Mental Health Services. A ward manager's post is becoming available; the post is based on Ward F within Neath Port Talbot Hospital. Ward F is the single point of admission acute mental health ward. The ward provides assessment for up to 21 patients in a mixed-sex service.
As a potential post holder, you will have significant experience working within mental health services, with experience in management roles and possess leadership qualities. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the model of care, therefore will require knowledge and skills relevant to change management, mental health assessment, care and recovery of adults.
Main duties of the job
As the ward manager in the acute admissions ward for adult mental health, you will be expected to work autonomously with the ward-based clinical leads. The post holder will have excellent communication skills, they will be confident and compassionate, ensuring they are always providing positive role modelling for all.
About us
The goals of the service are to provide quality mental health treatment and care to people recovering from mental illness working closely with our community services and third sector organisations to provide a safe and effective transition into the community.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for:
- The day-to-day running of the ward, ensuring the nursing team embraces the health board's values and adheres to them at all times.
- The effective rostering of the nursing teams
- Budget management
- The quality and safety of the care delivered to service users
- The environmental risk assessment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for:
- The day-to-day running of the ward, ensuring the nursing team embraces the health board's values and adheres to them at all times.
- The effective rostering of the nursing teams
- Budget management
- The quality and safety of the care delivered to service users
- The environmental risk assessment
Person Specification
Registered Mental Health
Essential
Healthcare Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Healthcare Governance agenda and the promotion of evidence based practice
Experincence of managing
Essential
- Experience of managing people / teams and its resources
Person Specification
Registered Mental Health
Essential
Healthcare Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Healthcare Governance agenda and the promotion of evidence based practice
Experincence of managing
Essential
- Experience of managing people / teams and its resources
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).
