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Ward Manager

On-site in Normanby·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 a year
About £3,260 - £3,610 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Normanby
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 3+ years
Closing date: Apply by Monday 23 November

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The role

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to lead our inpatient service at Bankfields Court, a specialist Learning Disability inpatient hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated staffing team and play a key role in shaping the future of inpatient services. As Ward Manager, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care whilst creating a positive culture for patients, families and staff.

Bankfields Court is a specialist inpatient service providing assessment, treatment and recovery-focused support for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. We work collaboratively with individuals, families, community teams and partner agencies to promote recovery, enhance quality of life and support discharge planning back into the community.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

At Bankfields Court, you will join a passionate team committed to delivering the highest standards of care. The role offers the opportunity to influence service improvements, support workforce development and help shape the future direction of our specialist services.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the wards, including workforce planning, staff development, quality improvement, governance, patient experience and achieving high standards of clinical practice. You will work closely with the Service Manager, Modern Matron and wider MDT to drive innovation, improve outcomes and support the ongoing development of the service.

We are looking for a motivated and inspirational registered nurse who:

Is passionate about providing high-quality care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Has significant experience working with individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
Has experience of leading and managing teams within an inpatient or complex care setting.
Can create a positive, compassionate and inclusive culture where staff feel valued and supported.
Has strong operational leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Is committed to service improvement, quality, safety and delivering excellent patient outcomes.
Can develop effective relationships with staff, families, carers and partner organisations.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Informal enquiries and visits to the service are warmly welcomed. Please contact Rebecca Stonehouse, Service Manager for further information.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RMN / RNMH / RNLD)
Be educated to Master's level in a subject area relevant to the area of practice OR.
Have equivalent clinical experience to that of master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience - which also includes significant experience of managing people. (see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD
Be trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision
Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of managing people
Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff, service users and their families/carers)
Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
Risk assessment and management and its application in practice.
Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
Developing, maintaining and auditing practice standards
Evidence of training in Quality Improvement methodology or coaching, and/or using same in quality improvement

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Essential

Knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
Research methodology
The Trust's Quality Improvement system (QIS) - or completion of training within agreed timescale
Governance and its application in practice
Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)

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).