Job Overview
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager, to work within our Female Acute Ward, Cherrydown Ward at Basildon Mental Health Unit.
Main duties of the job
Skills
The successful candidate will be a competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills as a band 5 nurse and able to take responsibility for the overseeing assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients requiring treatment. You will be able to demonstrate:
* Excellent risk assessment skills,
* Communicate effectively, both written and verbally;
* Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm, and above all be highly motivated.
* An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is essential, taking into account the needs of families and carers, and becoming part of an established multidisciplinary team.
* The candidate will have a high level of knowledge and philosophy of the 6 C’s of care.
* Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.
* The successful candidate will deliver the highest quality care for patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintain EPUT’s excellent customer care.
Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities; we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc., please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.net and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr