Perinatal Mother

Job summary

This position is a 10 month maternity leave cover position.

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and psychologically minded RMN to apply for the position of Deputy Ward Manager at Jasmine Lodge, Mother & Baby Unit.

Jasmine Lodge is an 8 bedded, purpose build Mother & Baby Unit. We are a national service and we are commissioned by NHS England. Our Multidisciplinary team thrives on managing challenge and complexity, supporting mentally unwell mothers to provide care and maintain a bond with their baby whilst being supported by the team that you will be leading.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.

Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Ward Manager in setting up standards, promoting change and developingnursing practice, supervision and audit.To deputise for the manager in his/her absence.To ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all service users, inaccordance with evidence based professional practice and trust policies

To support the overall performance of a small group of supervisee's, helping people develop and progress.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

To have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Work in partnership with all health, social care professionals and other stake holders,maintaining effective communication that benefits the patients/ service userswellbeing. Liaise with carers, families and user groups, representing the service.

Planning and Organisational Skills

To act as Nurse in Charge and lead the shift confidently ensuring patient safety is the priority at all times. To deputise for the manager in their absence. Lead and supervise others, undertake PDRs and manage absence. Assist with the development and delivery and evaluation of evidence basedtreatments. To participate in training and development of junior staff within the clinicalenvironment. Monitoring of clinical work. To develop the team to maximise skills. To ensure the appropriate delegation of tasks taking into consideration the skills andgrade of staff members. Produce staffing rotas, taking into consideration budgetary requirements, skill/gendergrade mix to meet clinical need.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

To ensure that care plans are implemented and reviewed as part of ongoingassessment. To ensure that robust, up to date risk assessments are carried out by the relevant staff. To ensure standards of care are maintained to the highest level. To promote good practice in the management of acutely disturbed clients. To adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and other professional guidelines.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

To work with the Ward Manager to review, update and implement standards and policiesfor use in adult inpatient settings as appropriate. To participate in ongoing training and education progress. To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care. To promote service changes with a positive and professional attitude. To explore innovative ways of delivering and improving patient care.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

Establish an efficient working environment, making the most effective user of staff,supplies, equipment and services. To demonstrate effective risk management.

Responsibility for Human Resources,

To provide supervision and appraisals for qualified staff. To demonstrate effective leadership/ management skills. To participate in the role of mentor to students. To participate in audits. To develop and empower junior staff within the team.

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

To ensure accurate documentation. The post holder will ensure that clinical/care records both written and electronic areaccurate and are consistent with professional and organisational requirements.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untowardoccurrence and faulty equipment immediately to ward manager. Person Specification

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team Ability to work flexibly

Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration experience Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting Experience working within an MDT Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience Experience of managing staff Mentoring students in line with professional requirements Communication and Working Relationship Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic computer skills Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers

Analytical & Judgemental Skills

Essential

Able to problem solve and assist others in this process Effectively manage admission/discharges Ability to assess and manage risk effectively Planning & Organisational Skills Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team Ability to work flexibly

Qualifications

Essential

A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification Evidence of PREP Teaching qualification Mentors 998

Desirable

Experience in Perinatal Mental health

Other

Essential

Able to undertake nursing procedures manual handling, physical restraint etc. An Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role

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