Deputy Ward Manager - Older Adults Inpatient Services
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area: Older Adult Inpatient Services
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full shift working pattern including weekends and unsocial hours)
Job ref: 364-A-8691
Site: Thurrock Community Hospital
Town: Grays
Salary: £39,205 - £47,084 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59
About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working at our older adult assessment and treatment unit, Meadowview ward based at Thurrock Hospital. An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is required, taking into account the needs of families and carers, whilst providing leadership to a team and being prepared to become part of an established multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the holistic assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for clients with mental health needs referred to the service. At all times, upholding and teaching the Recovery model while being mindful of all physical health needs and social inclusion, ensuring that anti-stigma is upheld.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder works under the overall supervision of the Ward Manager but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. They are required to teach other nursing and non-nursing staff allocated to their particular area. The post holder is designated as the person to take charge regularly in the absence of the Ward Manager, with prior agreement with that person, undertaking defined managerial responsibility for the ward. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to take a key role as lead on the clinical practice within the area, demonstrating good leadership skills while ensuring robust standards of care are in place, including physical, mental health and social needs, ensuring these are implemented and evaluated.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
* Proven experience at band 5
* Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
* Excellent knowledge of clinical conditions and systems of good practice in modern mental health services
Knowledge
* Competent in leading and prioritising
* Knowledge of current legislation including MHA 1983 and amendments
* Sound observation skills and knowledge of risk management and assessment
* Ability to lead a team of nurses and safely manage a ward on a shift-to-shift basis
* Accurate, evidence-based record keeping
Skills/Experience
* Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
* Able to undertake comprehensive assessments, including physical health, health promotion and social inclusion
* Competent in planning and managing a shift
Please note: Staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.
Important Professional References
Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contact information covering your last three years of employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment.
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