We are excited to announce that we are recruiting a permanent Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to join the Windsor House team.
We are looking for the right candidate to support the ward leadership team, with making positive changes and embedding new ways of working on the ward. You will also be expected to provide clinical oversight of all pathways and help embed both pathways and models into our everyday practice.
Acute mental health care is a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This leads to the teams on our wards working closely together and developing strong, supportive bonds. The experience you gain whilst working on our wards is invaluable.
Our qualified Nurses within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust are supported to provide the highest possible care, with access to training and development, with many being offered the opportunity to support their learning with post-registration training opportunities so we welcome all applicants to join the management team.
It's an exciting time at Mersey Care as we continue to develop the highest quality services, supported by cutting-edge innovation and research.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To support the Ward Manager in providing clinical advice, expertise and leadership to all ward staff.
2. To take a key role in ensuring Service Users’ care plans are developed to meet the assessed needs of the individual under the guidelines of CPA.
3. To ensure a seamless approach by liaising with other professionals as required.
4. To liaise appropriately with family members, carers and significant others regarding the assessment of Service Users.
5. To assist the Ward Manager in monitoring and working with the ward team to ensure that Service User risk is assessed and managed appropriately.
6. To direct and supervise ward staff to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to Service Users.
7. To assist the Ward Manager in identified clinical audit projects and setting standards for care based on sound research findings.
8. To co-ordinate the systematic monitoring and evaluation of Service Users and ward environment.
9. To use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to impart sensitive information to Service Users and their families.
10. To support the Ward Manager in ensuring that the ward resources are managed appropriately to maximise care and efficient work patterns.
11. To check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communications.
12. To ensure that all relevant information regarding a Service User’s care and treatment is documented accurately.
13. To lead the provision of teaching sessions in order to pass on knowledge and skills.
14. To assist the Ward Manager in the implementation of change or new systems.
15. To use skills gained through experience to assess and monitor the physical/mental health of Service Users.
16. To ensure that team members get appropriate support following violent incidents.
17. To ensure that all incidents or near misses are documented as per Trust policy.
18. To lead Service User reviews ensuring that the team has all the relevant information for clinical decisions.
19. To provide nursing reports both in written and verbal formats as requested.
20. To support and assist the ward team develop care plans that enable Service Users to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and independence.
21. To ensure the safe administration of medication to Service Users.
22. To act as a mentor to junior staff and students.
23. To participate in the investigation process regarding the disciplinary procedure and Service User/Care complaints.
Flexible working requests can be considered for all roles.
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