Deputy Ward Manager

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Pine Ward for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to support the Clinical Team Manager and Clinical Leadership Team to deliver high quality safe and effective care. Pine Ward is a 20 bedded inpatient acute mental health mixed sex inpatient ward for patients with mental health conditions. This is a demanding and challenging role where, as a successful candidate, you will be required to demonstrate high levels of resilience, excellent problem solving and inter-personal skills as well as the ability to provide sound clinical and managerial support to team members. The post holder will also demonstrate a passion for coaching leadership style, quality improvement and attitude which respects and values service users' choice and works alongside them and their carers to ensure they are at the centre of care planning. This post is subject to an enhanced check with adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Main duties of the job The post holder will assist the Clinical Team Manager in carrying continuing Professional and managerial responsibility for the ward. The post holder will operate as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team, undertaking a balance of Managerial and Clinical activity. They will ensure continuity of care for service users on their journey through the acute service. Job responsibilities Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals. Give/receive regular managerial/clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration. EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE Experience of working in an acute environment. Experience of mentorship, supervision and co-ordination of staff. Experience of Care Planning process. Working in a multi-agency framework. Demonstrate a contribution to change management process. Experience in positive leadership of a team. Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches. Recovery Model. Mental Health Act (1983). Effective Care Coordination. Relevant National policies and guidance. Evidence based and reflective practice. Mental Capacity Act. Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection. Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines. SKILLS Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles. Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting. Ability to delegate and coordinate. Ability to work to deadlines. Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively. Ability to communicate in a variety of settings. Ability to maintain accurate and up to date clinical records. Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues. Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively. VALUES Accountability. Support. High professional standards. Responsive to service users. Engaging leadership style. Transparency and honesty. Discreet. Change oriented. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr