Deputy Ward Manager

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to fill our Deputy Ward Manager role and you could be just the person we are looking for! Experience in management is not essential however you must be motivated, kind, compassionate and be willing to work as part of a team, with a can-do attitude to be successful in this role.

We need someone who can offer the flexibility to work with the challenges of working shift patterns across 24 hours a day, 7 days per week in a very busy inpatient environment. But in return, we will offer the opportunity and experience that will support you in developing skills and career development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Ward Manager in all duties relating to the overall continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care through audits.

To manage/co-ordinate, in the absence of the Ward Manager, and lead a team of staff and provide clinical advice and support as necessary.

To provide effective clinical management to ensure the delivery of a high quality inpatient service.

To ensure that clinical practice within the area of responsibility is consistent with current knowledge and supports service provision.

To ensure effective communication and working relationships with the Multi Disciplinary Team and other key providers – statutory and non-statutory.

To ensure and undertake the assessment, planning, evaluation and review of individualised plans of care in conjunction with the patient.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note:

Please see attached job description, person specification and supporting information. You can also contact Naomi Smith if you have specific questions that you cannot find on the advert or supporting information.

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.