Ward Manager

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Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join the North Wales Adolescent Service (NWAS), which is comprised of Kestrel Ward, the Intensive Community Support (Kite) Team, the Specialist Eating Disorders (SpeED) Team, and Education.

As Ward Manager, you will have a crucial leadership role in the delivery of high-quality service provision, that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of children and young people, their families, and carers.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main Duties of the Job This position requires an individual who is able to lead, motivate, and manage staff, working within a Tier 4 CAMHS service. Applicants must be experienced, passionate nurses, who have a positive attitude towards mental health and promoting recovery. The successful applicant will act as a positive role model in coaching staff members, and providing clear direction and support. Experience of working in CAMHS or young people's services is desirable.

You will be required to work with a range of professionals, that form the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). You must have robust communication skills, and the confidence to actively participate in open discussion regarding the young people, who are supported within the service. Working as part of an integrated Team, the successful applicant will work in collaboration with the Kite Team. Clinical leadership within the role requires the successful candidate to lead on, and support, the Team to deliver and maintain the highest possible standards of care, ensuring that the views of Young People, their families /carers are placed at the centre of care delivery.

The successful applicant will provide regular line management /clinical supervision to members of the Team, and will support the Clinical Service Manager, to deliver high quality operational management and leadership within the service.

About Us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse. Evidence of CPD

Desirable ENB 998 or equivalent. Diploma/ Degree in Professional Nursing. RSCN or experience working in Paediatric Nursing.

Experience Essential Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency role. Working with Multi-Agencies able to demonstrate managerial experience or potential.

Desirable Producing and developing policies and practice guidelines. Clinical experience in an appropriate therapeutic model. Line management of junior staff. Teaching in both clinical and academic environments.

Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal and liaison skills. Organisational skills. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and client group. Ability to produce written reports. Ability to be creative and deploy a positive approach to problem solving. Evidence of well-developed clinical skills. Ability to lead negotiations in respect of service development.

Knowledge Essential Evidence of well-developed clinical knowledge. Awareness of current National guidelines and policies in the field of Specialist CAMHS. Awareness of Child Protection Procedures Team cultures and influencing factors in implementing change.

Desirable Awareness of systems. Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation. Knowledge of clinical governance processes. Knowledge of milieu therapy.

Other Essential Ability to travel within the boundaries of North Wales. Clearance from DBS check. Positive references.

Desirable Flexible working hours. Basic computer skills. Good knowledge of local services. Welsh Language.

Employer Details Employer Name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address North Wales Adolescent Service Ffordd Llanfair Abergele LL22 8DP

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