Deputy Ward Manager – Henneage Ward

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. About Us 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 "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 Learn We Empower Job overview An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working at Henneage Ward in Colchester. We offer a service which is provided by a team that shares the workload fairly, acknowledges individual abilities and skills and recognises the individual staff member's responsibility when providing care. Staff support and supervision are integral to our service. The Ward team is multidisciplinary, consisting of Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clerical staff, domestics, Physio therapy staff and occupational therapists with close liaison with Social Services, and other related disciplines. Main duties of the job An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is required, taking into account the needs of families and carers, whilst providing leadership to a team and being prepared to become part of an established multidisciplinary team. We are looking for people who can bring commitment, fresh ideas, and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways. In return, we offer training and development of staff, support through regular supervision and appraisal, assisting you in setting realistic objectives. 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 post holder is responsible for the holistic assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for clients with Mental Health needs referred to the service. At all times upholding and teaching the Recovery model and being mindful of all physical health needs and social inclusion ensuring that anti-stigma is upheld. The post holder works under the overall supervision of the Ward Manager, but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. In addition, the post holder will be expected to take a key role as lead on the clinical practice within the area, demonstrating good leadership skills whilst ensuring robust standards of care are in place, including physical, mental health and social needs ensuring these are implemented and evaluated. Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Mental Health Nurse Proven Experience at Band 5 Evidence of further development Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary setting Knowledge Essential criteria Competent in leading and prioritising Sound observation skills and knowledge of risk management and assessment Ability to lead a team of nurses and safely manage a ward on a shift-to-shift basis Skills/Experience Essential criteria Ability to prioritise tasks and delegate appropriately Ability to manage workload to safely meet demands Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments, including physical health, health promotion and social inclusion 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. Equal Opportunities Employer 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.

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