EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. Also:
We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.
EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). A new leadership team was established at the Trust in 2020.
Our vision and values
Our Vision “To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care”. Our Purpose “We care for people every day. What we do together, matters”. Our Values We Care We Empower Our strategic objectives We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services. We will enable each other to be the best that we can. We will work together with our partners to make our services better. We will help our communities to thrive. Our services Mental Health Services Community Health Services Learning Disabilities Services Social Care Find out more about the services we offer in our
service directory. Job overview
An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager for our Male Adult Inpatient Service at Rochford hospital. Cedar Ward is a 22 bedded mixed Male Adult ward, delivering high quality personalised care to people from across Essex. Main duties of the job
To lead and deliver patient centred care aligned with the trust vision and collaborating for care strategy. To support and assist the Ward Manager to provide continuing responsibility for the ward. To provide leadership and support to the unit nursing team. In the absence of the Ward Manager, to assume responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the unit/dept. To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to acute inpatient service users. To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated resources. Act as a resource and source of expertise to the unit team. Support the unit team to build on their own practice, progress their career and enhance their expertise through robust supervision and access to training and development. To ensure a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework. Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ward is currently looking for a Deputy Ward Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the clinical leadership of a team of nurses in an Acute setting. Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of care plans for individual service users. Work as a key worker advising and supporting colleagues as required. To assist the Ward Manager in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes. Participate in a range of assessments provided during 24 hour period. To take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility, this includes the role of bed manager for the unit. To teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners. Maintain good standards of communication, both oral and written, in accordance with NMC guidelines. Responsible for reporting to the Team Manager (or nominated deputy) any circumstances that may affect the delivery of care and/or efficient running of the ward. Ensure all staff adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures. Person specification
Qualifications / Education
NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge
Knowledge of Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act. Skills and Experience
Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings. Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing. Please note -
staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs. Important Professional References Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references. As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust. Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed. Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.
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Our Vision “To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care”. Our Purpose “We care for people every day. What we do together, matters”. Our Values We Care We Empower Our strategic objectives We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services. We will enable each other to be the best that we can. We will work together with our partners to make our services better. We will help our communities to thrive. Our services Mental Health Services Community Health Services Learning Disabilities Services Social Care Find out more about the services we offer in our
service directory. Job overview
An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager for our Male Adult Inpatient Service at Rochford hospital. Cedar Ward is a 22 bedded mixed Male Adult ward, delivering high quality personalised care to people from across Essex. Main duties of the job
To lead and deliver patient centred care aligned with the trust vision and collaborating for care strategy. To support and assist the Ward Manager to provide continuing responsibility for the ward. To provide leadership and support to the unit nursing team. In the absence of the Ward Manager, to assume responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the unit/dept. To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to acute inpatient service users. To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated resources. Act as a resource and source of expertise to the unit team. Support the unit team to build on their own practice, progress their career and enhance their expertise through robust supervision and access to training and development. To ensure a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework. Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ward is currently looking for a Deputy Ward Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the clinical leadership of a team of nurses in an Acute setting. Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of care plans for individual service users. Work as a key worker advising and supporting colleagues as required. To assist the Ward Manager in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes. Participate in a range of assessments provided during 24 hour period. To take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility, this includes the role of bed manager for the unit. To teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners. Maintain good standards of communication, both oral and written, in accordance with NMC guidelines. Responsible for reporting to the Team Manager (or nominated deputy) any circumstances that may affect the delivery of care and/or efficient running of the ward. Ensure all staff adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures. Person specification
Qualifications / Education
NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge
Knowledge of Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act. Skills and Experience
Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings. Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing. Please note -
staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs. Important Professional References Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references. As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust. Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed. Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.
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