Ward Manager | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata for part-time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2024 |
| Location: | Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JT |
| Company: | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6666700/186-1253-24-MH |
Summary
The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.
We’re investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.
Mental Health Services for Older People is a major provider of specialist mental health services for older people in Nottingham City and the wider county. The service caters to the needs of all people suffering from dementia, regardless of age and those presenting with severe mental health illnesses. Services are provided in an in-patient and community basis and comprise of:
• In-patient services -
• Intensive Home Treatment Team
• Rapid Response Liaison Psychiatry
• Community Mental Health Teams
• Memory Assessment Services
• Working Age Dementia Service
• Dementia Outreach Services
• Psychological Therapies
MHSOP upholds the principle of person-centred care and supports staff to provide dignified and respectful care that meets individual needs, supports choice and enhances wellbeing. All services provide a multidisciplinary team approach. We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and proactive candidates to join our well-established multidisciplinary services.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager post within the care unit of Older People Mental Health Services . Kingfisher Ward is based within the site of Blossomwood (Formally Millbrook Hospital) in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Kingfisher Ward is a 18 bedded, mixed gender ward which provides dementia related assessment and individualised recovery focused care packages to older adult service users.
As the Ward Manager you will be overseeing care approaches and systems of delivery. You will be a central figure of providing strong leadership throughout the wider multidisciplinary team ensuring that high standards are maintained and improved upon with the support of the Matron and Service Manager. Staff supervision, performance monitoring, governance issues and CQC compliance are key areas you will be focusing upon.
You must hold a current NMC/HCPC registration and have advanced experience of working with people with complex Mental Health problems; preferably within an inpatient setting. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual holding a strong interest in developing both personally and professionally. You will have access to comprehensive clinical and managerial supervision and annual personal appraisal development.
The main responsibilities of the role are:-
To be responsible for the operational management of a ward team which support and promotes the delivery of high quality health service to a diverse group of patients, their families and carers, in accordance with quality practice and procedures.
To provide continuing leadership and development responsibilities ensuring the effective delivery of clinical/evidence based practice by the team in line with the clinical strategy, service specifications and operational & financial parameters.
This advert closes on Thursday 10 Oct 2024
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