Job summary An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, highly motivated, caring and committed Ward Manager for Edenwood Ward Carleton Clinic. Edenwood is an assessment and Treatment Unit for people with learning disabilities whose needs cannot be safely managed at the current time within the community. On Edenwood the persons mental health and complex care needs can be fully assessed in a safe environment by a team of specialist health professionals. We offer specialist support for people with a learning disability autism or mental health diagnosis and/ or beviours of concern. If you welcome a challenge, and a unique opportunity to manage a specialist service, we would like to hear from you. In return we offer a full induction, in-service training programme, regular supervision, and the continued support of a well-established MDT. Main duties of the job 1. Take day to day operational management responsibility for the ward team 2. Policy and service development/improvement, in partnership with other lead nurses and the involvement team. 3. Be an effective leader and role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. 4. Effective management of resources, including: financial, staffing, clinical equipment. Ensuring that the service functions at an optimal level, within its agreed level of resources. 5. Responsibility for creating, and maintaining, an environment that is conducive to facilitating learning and development for staff, patients, carers, students and other healthcare professionals. Ensuring all members of staff have regular clinical and management supervision, appraisals, statutory and mandatory training, and access to specialist training to allow them to competently work within all areas of the Physical Treatment Team. 6. Change management About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 263-ICG25-003-LB Job locations Carleton Clinic Carlisle CA1 3SX Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 9th January 2025 Closing date : 23rd January 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 9th January 2025 Closing date : 23rd January 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RGN/RMN/RNMH/ RNLD ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent Student Assessor /Mentor Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant post registration clinical experience Leadership experience Continued professional development Staff Training and Development Staff Appraisal Clinical Supervision Complex mental health / learning disabilities needs Care Co-ordination Safeguarding Skills and Competencies Essential Leadership Excellent interpersonal and Communication Collaborative working Time Management Operational Management Recruitment and Selection Change Management Resource Management Conflict resolution Risk Assessment/ Management Presentation Ability to meet deadlines Ability to prioritise Ability to delegate PMVA IT skills Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RGN/RMN/RNMH/ RNLD ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent Student Assessor /Mentor Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant post registration clinical experience Leadership experience Continued professional development Staff Training and Development Staff Appraisal Clinical Supervision Complex mental health / learning disabilities needs Care Co-ordination Safeguarding Skills and Competencies Essential Leadership Excellent interpersonal and Communication Collaborative working Time Management Operational Management Recruitment and Selection Change Management Resource Management Conflict resolution Risk Assessment/ Management Presentation Ability to meet deadlines Ability to prioritise Ability to delegate PMVA IT skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Carleton Clinic Carlisle CA1 3SX Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)