Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - Tourmaline ward
Band 6
Main area: Female Grade Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 436-6871486
Site: Ardenleigh
Town: Erdington
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen at Ardenleigh – Citrine Ward for a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse. As part of the Blended service for women, we provide care for women in the acute ward.
We work in collaboration with FIRST (Forensic Intensive Response Support Team), Families and Carers, ANAWIM, and Education stakeholders in delivering robust care tailored to meet the individual needs of our service users. Our Multidisciplinary Team approach is guided by the SCALE Model and Trauma Informed Care.
Our Deputy Managers provide frontline leadership of a dynamic, proactive, and recovery-focused ward aimed at providing good quality care in a safe and comfortable environment for our service users. We provide this service within the framework of the Essential Standards of Quality and Safety outlined by the CQC. Our Deputy Ward Managers are also expected to drive our Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities as a Trust.
We work on a foundation of compassion, inclusivity, and commitment.
In return, we will offer you Leadership and Management Training, mentorship training, regular management and clinical supervision, continuous professional development, and a supportive team to nurture your skills and talent.
You will also be a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team working in collaboration with our service users, their families, and other professionals, internal and external multi-agencies.
Main duties of the job
You are expected to demonstrate ability in effective staff supervision and appraisals, rota management, communication, empathy, sickness monitoring, self-awareness, clinical skills, understanding of the Mental Health Act, compassion, and critical self-reflection. Also, an ability to share responsibility with the management team and recognize your limits in managing decisions. You will also be expected to lead the site as Duty Senior Nurse on a regular basis.
You will need to demonstrate a range of skills and attributes including effective leadership, crisis management, flexibility, discharge planning, and site coordination.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialized services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterized in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to ensure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Mental Health/Learning Disability
Experience
* Worked in mental health
* Worked with women
Leadership
* Evidence of ability to manage/lead
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfill their potential. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process, you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however, all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role, you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your first week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process, we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
If applicable to your role, the Trust will require you to sign up for the DBS Update Service. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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