Deputy Ward Manager/ Ward Manager

2 weeks ago


Carnforth Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you passionate about caring for older adults with dementia? Do you thrive to improve the lives of older people? Would you like to be part of a forward thinking high performing team, working in a specially designed dementia care environment ?


A great opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced, confident and forward thinking individual to work as a Deputy ward Manager , specifically on our Female Dementia ward -Bronte.
You will promote and maintain high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting to implement local and national strategies and initiatives.


A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.


The successful post holder will be expected be able to rotate across the specialty areas and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.


nhs.uk
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.


The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.


Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Registered Nurse - Mental Health with post graduate experience
~ 100% compliant in Mandatory training and PDR
~ Evidence of post registration academic or vocational professional development (e.g. knowledge and expertise acquired through either in depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area)


Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these

Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
Effectively act as a mentor/Assessor for student staff / trainees
Enhanced knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management, and safeguarding where appropriate

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust


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