Deputy Ward Manager Band 6 Nurse Cedar Ward Older Adults

4 weeks ago


Dudley, Dudley, United Kingdom Black Country Job Support Full time
Job Title: Deputy Ward Manager Band 6 Nurse Cedar Ward Older Adults

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Ward Manager Band 6 Nurse to join our team at Cedar Ward Older Adults. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to our patients, while also contributing to the development and delivery of therapeutic activities.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Plan and facilitate a varied activity program that suits the needs of our patients and enhances the provision of ward-based meaningful activity.
  • Work effectively as a member of the team in providing a program of ward-based therapeutic activities that are flexible according to the changing needs of patients.
  • Utilize creative skills to engage patients in therapeutic activities that promote independence and wellbeing.
  • Provide effective verbal and written reports on patients' progress and provide information in respect of mental state and risk factors.
  • Report and escalate any concerns regarding patient risks and safeguarding to the relevant senior professional.
  • Ensure that patients retain their dignity, choice, and individuality.
  • Coordinate activities such as creative arts, cooking groups, physical exercise groups, and patient forum groups on the ward.
  • Collaborate with the ward psychologist to support in delivering groups such as mindfulness and wellness activity action plans.
  • Respond appropriately to challenging situations and support in the management of patients' needs when required.
Working for Our Organisation:

Our team is committed to providing safe, sound, and supportive services. You will receive regular supervision with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and organisational values.

We are committed to ensuring staff members' wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust-wide mindfulness groups, and staff counselling. In addition to this, you will have access to the car lease scheme and other benefits.

Person Specification:
  • Experience of working with older adults with a mental illness.
  • Relevant qualifications or training in activity worker roles.
Desirable Criteria:
  • Desire to develop skills to enhance knowledge and expertise of older adults with a mental illness.
  • A keen interest to utilise current skills and qualifications to carry out the role as activity coordinator.


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