Ward Manager

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

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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. Also:

• We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
• We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.

EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). A new leadership team was established at the Trust in 2020.

Our Vision

"To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care".

Our Purpose

"We care for people every day. What we do together, matters".

Our Values

• We Care
• We Learn
• We Empower

Job overview

12 month - Maternity Cover (Fixed Term / Secondment from June 2025 - June 2026)

The successful applicant will be responsible for the daily management of a mixed assessment ward within Basildon Mental Health Unit.

The post holder is responsible for overseeing assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients with mental health needs. Participate in ward meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and the introduction to research or trials within a designated area. Ensure the environment is maintained to high standards at all times. Ensure all CQC standards are upheld at all times and the information is disseminated to all staff.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment/Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave - Ward Manager. To work within our mixed assessment ward, Grangewater Ward based at Basildon Mental Health Unit, Basildon.

The successful candidate will be a competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills and will be able to take responsibility for 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,
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbally;
• Demonstrated compassion, understanding, commitment, and enthusiasm;
• High motivation.
• 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.
• Experience of involvement in Quality Improvement Projects.
• Active participation 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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key strategic responsibilities

1. In liaison with the Consultant Practitioner/Clinical Manager, set objectives for the delivery of care, and the implementation and monitoring.
2. Responsible for updating own knowledge and ensuring all Mandatory and Core Practice Training is up to date at all times.
3. Ensure full compliance with standards laid out in the Trust's CPA Policy is in place at all times. Upholding the principle for Admission Procedure is undertaken in accordance with CPA and Trust Policy, risk assessed and that discharges are pre-planned, and that all necessary agencies are informed.
4. In line with the Trust's visions uphold all principles of good 'customer care' including members of the public, other professionals, patients and colleagues on the ward.
5. Act at all times in accordance with: Midwifery and Nursing Council Code of Professional Practice 2015, Scope of Professional Practice, Standards for Medicines management 2008, Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping 2015, Revalidation from 2016.
6. In liaison with the Consultant Practitioner/Clinical Manager, ensure that Essex Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust Policies and Procedures are communicated, implemented and developed and that all staff are aware of the procedure to obtain all Policies and Procedure via the Trust Intranet web site.
7. Inform the Consultant Practitioner on all breaches of nursing professional conduct as required by the NMC code of Professional Practice.
8. Work closely with the Executive Nurse in developing nursing practice across the ward.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3
• Post graduate qualification degree or extensive experience of community mental health nursing

Desirable criteria

• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Managerial Experience
• Experience in risk assessment of service users

Desirable criteria

• Managing the care of service users with highly complex needs
• Experience of and participation in audit and research
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Trust Core Values

Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered 'suitable alternative employment' to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.

Important Professional References

Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.

As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.

Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.

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.

The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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.

Covid Vaccination

Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.

If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• Ward Manager Job Description (PDF, 680.5KB)
• Ward Manager Person Specification (PDF, 432.6KB)
• Why Join The NHS Pension Scheme (PDF, 91.3KB)
• EPUT Pledge - Step into Health (PDF, 211.0KB)
• Candidate Privacy Policy (PDF, 336.6KB)
• Right to Work Information (PDF, 293.6KB)
• Employer Recognition Scheme - Gold Award (PDF, 27.7KB)
• Trust Vision and Values (PDF, 168.9KB)
• Values of the NHS Pension (PDF, 151.3KB)