North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Deputy Ward Manager - PICU - 12 months fixed term position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager on the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) based at the Harplands Hospital. This vacancy would suit someone who has gained at least 12 months Staff Nurse experience and is looking to progress in their career. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting your Manager in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.
The Unit opened in October 2019 with 6 beds. Our PICU has state-of-the-art facilities that offer the highest level of care. We work alongside a Trauma Informed Model of Care and treat patients individually. All our team members are trained to deliver comprehensive mental state assessment and psychological evidence-based interventions as well as de-escalation techniques.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Deputy Ward Manager on the PICU is to provide support and assistance to the Ward Manager in ensuring the effective management and running of the service. This will include having specific responsibilities as delegated by the Ward Manager and will require the post holder to deputise for the Ward Manager as and when appropriate/required. You will be required to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures, ensuring compliance with our clinical governance framework. You will support the Ward Manager in motivating colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity, and drive continuous improvement.
Job responsibilities
* To act as a clinical lead influencing and developing all aspects of clinical care within the area and implementing clinical governance plans.
* Co-ordinate care delivery, e.g. allocations of named nurse/name worker/care co-ordinator, ensuring continuity of care across shifts, staffing changes & absences etc.
* To demonstrate the application of appropriate procedures and standards.
* To assist in the general management of the clinical area, this may include specific duties such as responsibilities for completing duty sheets and being responsible for staff management, including staff absence and annual leave, and supporting staff clinically.
Qualifications
* Experience at band 5
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.
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