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NHS AfC: Band 6
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Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
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334-NUR-6400782-LF
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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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Bethlem Royal Hospital
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Beckenham
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£40,701 - £48,054 per annum
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09/07/2024 23:59

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust logo

Deputy Ward Manager

NHS AfC: Band 6

 

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.

We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’.

We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives  in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology  to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone’s potential as change makers.

The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust. 

Our Values

We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I’m going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you’ll be part of something special.

As a Trust we are happy to talk flexible working.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager working within the Psychological Medicine and Older Adult Directorate of the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

Chelsham House is our Acute Dementia Specialist Assessment ward and provides person centred treatment and care to older adults with acute needs associated with their Dementia, through a well-established multidisciplinary team. Our patients are older adults who have mental health difficulties and / or Dementia and require specialist in-patient care prior to moving back into the community or on to other specialised settings.   

Bethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads and has free parking. The site is within walking distance of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations.

 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

About the role:

You will work closely with the Ward Manager to provide full clinical and managerial leadership to ensure the effective provision, management and development of service delivery, whilst encouraging a person-centred, therapeutic environment for our patients. 

We offer a number of opportunities including regular supervision, comprehensive CPD packages and the opportunity to be involved in the development of Chelsham ward to be the most therapeutic and inclusive environment possible for our patients and their relatives and carers. All staff members take part in a comprehensive induction and there will be opportunities to develop clinical and specialist skills in this area.

Working for the Psychological Medicine and Older Adult Directorate ensures personal and career development by attending collaborative Leadership and Nursing Councils, which all nurses are encouraged to engage with as it is an opportunity to shape nursing practice and have a say in policy development.

The Councils enable staff to network with senior management of both the Directorate and Trust.

 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Working for your organisation

The South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) is a collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, delivering mental health services to a population of more than three million people.

The partnership brings together clinical expertise, experience and innovation, aiming to improve quality, use resources most effectively, and deliver best practice consistently to all patients.

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As a Deputy Ward Manager  you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care.

You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment. 

The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.

The post holder will oversee medication management supporting Band 4 and Band 5 nurses to shift coordinate and run shifts 

The post holder will deal with matters entailing to other disciplines: providing information, acting on instructions given, liaising with other staff within the Trust and other professionals

The post holder will coordinate junior staff and oversee the admission and discharge of service users, ensuring needs of the patient and service including relevant legislative or required documentation are completed.

Please see separate job description for further details.  

Manyleb y person

Education and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Registered Adult Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
  • Mentorship Qualification
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Masters Degree

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of research based/reflective practice, e.g.understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice
  • Significant relevant clinical experience
  • Experience as a preceptor /mentor
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience of taking responsibility for a ward /clinical unit
  • Experience of engaging /supporting clinical research projects
  • Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas Experience of teaching e.g. lecturer practitioner/preceptorship
  • Experience of recruitment and selection of staff

Skills and Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user’s needs, without close supervision
  • Teaching ability
  • Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations
  • Forms very effective working relationships with colleagues
  • Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework

Other Requirements

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health
  • Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week and across all clinical areas as required
  • Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical)
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
  • Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical legislation

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

London Healthy workplaceCapital Nurse, LondonNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

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