Deputy Clinical Lead/Deputy Ward Manager

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Deputy Clinical Lead/Deputy Ward Manager

We currently seeking a Deputy Clinical Lead/Deputy Ward Manager to join our female acute inpatient clinical team in Bury. The successful applicant will work predominantly within the Irwell Unit on North ward which is a 24 bedded acute admission ward, which provides assessments and care for adults with acute mental health needs who require a period of hospital admission.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as a Deputy Clinical Lead/Deputy Ward Manager, have excellent communication skills, welcome a challenge and have a real desire to make a difference to the care we provide to the adult age group inclusive of evolving models of care and modernisation of mental health services.

You will be responsible for the assessment of needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients admitted on the ward. You will also be responsible for the support and supervision of junior members of staff, supporting with audits and quality improvement.

The successful candidate will have first level registration as an RMN/RNMH, have experience of working in a mental health setting and be able to work across the 24 hour shift pattern on a rotational basis.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Educational/Qualifications

• Evidence of Continual Professional development
• IT Literate
• Training in management of violence and aggression
• Training in psychosocial interventions
• ECDL

Experience

• Experience at Band 5 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience.
• Experience of working in acute mental health settings.
• Experience of working in a range of mental health settings.

Knowledge

• Good understanding of Mental Illness.
• Knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs.
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process.
• Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Acute Mental Health Services.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.

Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on complex and sensitive information.
• Ability to complete the appropriate documentation.
• Good social skills and have a positive attitude within the team and when dealing with service users, staff, carers, visitors and the public.

Work Related Circumstances

• Ability and willingness to work within the 24-hour shift system, including day and night shifts.
• Ability to work unsocial hours.
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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.