Deputy Ward Manager

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Full time
Location: Marston Green
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Job offered by: NHS
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Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Band 6 Deputy Manager to support the operational Manager and deputise in her absence. The post involves working with the staff team, supervising staff, completing 1:1 supervisions, and assisting in maintaining a healthy budget position. Additionally, the role includes helping to achieve KPI targets, completing audits, and monitoring completion by ward staff. Main Duties of the Job

The post holder is accountable for supporting the Unit Manager and the clinical lead in the provision of care over a twenty-four hour period; they will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team while acknowledging and respecting the individual rights of people with learning disabilities and/or mental health difficulties. About Us

The unit has 13 beds for men with a learning disability who may have offended and require treatment in hospital. Patients may have transitioned down from our medium secure unit or come into hospital directly from the community. The focus of the Unit is to provide patients with treatment and learning opportunities to minimize the impact of their learning disability and other diagnoses. The treatment will address their offending behavior by recognizing and managing their own risks and equipping them with meaningful skills for future life. A stable skilled team and a defined treatment pathway are essential in achieving these aims. We need a team that can support in maintaining physical, procedural, and relational security. Staff on Malvern are encouraged to develop in their careers with excellent training opportunities available within the trust. We Offer:

Generous annual leave entitlement Free parking Free uniform Opportunity to broaden experience with other services on site Regular reflective practice sessions Regular protected learning Job Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be mainly operational but will still have some clinical work and potentially will still be named nurse to a patient to maintain and develop clinical knowledge. To deputise for the Unit Manager in all aspects of the job role during their absence. To contribute to the provision of an on-call/bleep holder rota for the Brooklands site. Oversee the role of the named nurse to identified service users ensuring comprehensive person-centred treatment packages are in place. Ensure that dignity, choice, respect, independence, and the rights of the people with learning disabilities and/or mental health difficulties are maintained at all times. Ensure the safety of service users at all times while promoting positive risk-taking. Ensure service users are central to and involved in all aspects of their care. Monitor and review care packages and make appropriate changes. Manage staff in line with Trust policies and procedures. Support the nurse in charge in the delegation of duties. Ensure continued personal development of self and staff team. Work in partnership with other agencies and organisations. Have an awareness of national and local policy and the implications for service delivery. Participate in the monitoring and maintenance of standards in accordance with Trust and Unit policies and procedures, and Nursing professional standards. Be conversant with legal requirements as laid down by the Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act ensuring practice is within a legal framework. Inform the Unit manager of professional concerns and promote professional evidenced-based practice at all times. Person Specification

Qualifications

Learning Disability Nursing qualification Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Must have or be willing to work towards a recognised management qualification Experience

A range of experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health difficulties Demonstrates the ability to manage staff on a daily basis and through performance management. Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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