Ward Manager

4 months ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Hello, my name is CatherineEaves and as General Manager for the Forensic In-patient wards I am looking foran individual who is ready to step up to the next level in their careers, whokeen to consider management and leadership in secure services.

The Ward Manager role withinthe Forensic Care Group is key to the operational management of theirrespective in-patient ward areas and the post holder will be responsible for,and work in partnership with the Multidisciplinary Team to provide high qualitycare for the service users along their pathway, supported by the management andclinical governance teams.

The post holder will beexpected to have, or be developing strong clinical and leadership skills and beproactive and creative in their responsibility to ensuring the delivery ofquality mental health services.

They will provide excellentclinical and managerial leadership, judgement on professional issues andsafety, ensure the Care Group receives practical support in improving thequality of the service delivered. The ideal applicants will have a wealth ofexperience in forensic mental health.

Main duties of the job

We are currentlylooking to recruit a skilled and highly motivated and dedicated individual intothis essential leadership position. This is an innovative and dynamic role thatoffers the opportunity for development within the role; are you energetic,caring, passionate and committed?

We arepassionate about delivering innovative and compassionate care to our serviceusers.

Working withcolleagues on the front-line is a key component and we are seeking anindividual who can get the best out of staff and motivate them to develop anddeliver the highest standards of practice and outcomes.

The Ward Managerrole encompasses the 24 hour responsibility for a ward, the health andwellbeing and support of the staff team and the delivery of a high qualityservice to the service users.

They must have apositive attitude, compassion and resilience to develop and influence the teamand the delivery, shaping up the requirements and supporting the managementteam to be able to make the right service offer for the Service Users in ourcare, and support our most valuable asset our staff teams to learn and growand feel confident in providing the safe, high-quality care we strive for.

Thisis the perfect opportunity for those who are looking for a new challenge. Iwould also be happy to consider a 12 month secondment opportunity for staff whowould be interested.

About us

Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post holder will be responsiblefor the effective day to day delivery of forensic mental health ward serviceswithin the designated team area.

The post holder will be responsiblefor the day to day management of resources and staff employed by both SWYPFTand integrated partners with agreed permissions framework to act in conjunctionwith other ward managers, professionals, disciplines and partners.

The post holder will be expected tohave strong clinical and leadership skills and be responsible for ensuring thedelivery of quality forensic mental health services.

Person Specification

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

Able to undertake and meet the key results areas for the post. Has advanced knowledge and proven ability in current mental health practice and national policy and guidance. Able to exercise leadership by personal example, demonstrating respect, openness and reliability, and able to foster these characteristics within the team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills that foster good working relationships and understanding in others. Able to implement and manage changes to internal systems to a reasonable conclusion. Able to analyse problems and identify and implement strategies that will resolve them. Able to write evidence based reports that support higher level decision making.

Desirable

Knowledge and skills in specialist areas, within forensics, such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis or personality disorder, working with people with co-existing mental and physical health needs that impacts on well-being.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role. Able to work flexibly to manage a range of differing and sometimes conflicting demands with a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users and the team. including extended hours. Self motivated, and able to set own priorities and meet deadlines. Works actively as part of own team and the wider health and social care management team. Analytical. Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness, resilience.

Physical Attributes

Essential

Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Experience

Essential

Proven ability of post-basic clinical practice. Demonstrable leadership experience. Highly skilled at assessing and managing people with forensic mental health needs. Ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in supporting/mentoring/supervising staff and students/trainees. Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems. Ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings. Ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers. Ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in delivering a range of therapeutic techniques. Proven ability to support team members with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand. Proven ability to promote and develop links with other professionals practitioners within long term conditions, primary care. Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards NICE, CQC, CQUINS Using and implementing clinical governance systems. Experience of chairing meetings. Experience of providing and receiving supervision and appraisal.

Desirable

Effective budget management. Experiencing of leading multidisciplinary teams. Has undertaken a clinical audit/research project.

Qualifications

Essential

RMN / RN Mental Health, or DipSW / CQSW / CSS or OT. Relevant graduate qualification or equivalent. Mentorship qualification or equivalent. Practice Placement Educator.

Desirable

Management Qualification related to health and social care. Relevant post-graduate qualification.

Training

Essential

Relevant post qualification training / learning in professional field. Willingness to maintain mandatory training requirements.

Desirable

Safeguarding manager and/or investigators training.
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