The post holder will provide effective leadership and management for the inpatient multidisciplinary team. To ensure all inpatients in their area of responsibility are provided with a high standard of care to meet their individual needs and that a safe environment is maintained at all times. To ensure the inpatient service is delivered within allocated resources and that agreed performance indicators are achieved. To ensure the ward complies with all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act 2012 and ensure the wards meet all of the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Main duties of the job
To ensure practice is delivered safely in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the policies and procedures of Pennine care NHS Foundation Trust, Mental Health Act and Community Care legislation.? To be a visible and proactive clinical leader and role model within the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in the delivery of clinical care on the ward.
To ensure that patients, their families and carers are directly involved in decisions affecting their care.? Experienced and hold a certificate in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA).
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job responsibilities
To support the Acute Services Manager in ensuring that high standards are maintained throughout inpatient services in relation to a clean environment, catering standards and infection control, paying particular attention to patients privacy and dignity and to take appropriate action if problems arise. To promote the involvement of patients, relatives and carers and advocacy workers in the evaluation and development of service delivery. To take an active role in the management of resources, skill mix reviews and support the Acute Services Manager in the Management of nursing budgets and overall budgetary management. To participate in the recruitment, selection, appointment and induction of staff within Inpatient Services. To assist in the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents relating to nursing practice within Inpatient Services To demonstrate a working knowledge and application of Trust Policies, Guidelines and Protocols, actively contributing to their development and ensuring they are effectively delivering a high standard of clinical care. To effectively manage the ward and work closely with the In-Patient Services Manager in order to meet the financial targets for the wards and service. To exercise fair and firm leadership, establishing and maintaining high morale on the wards.
Person Specification
Education
* Diploma or Degree in Mental Health profession e.g. RMN RGN DipSW
* Evidence of post qualification academic achievement or equivalent experience in the relevant area for this post.
* Must have an excellent understanding of both numeracy and English language skills.
* Certificate in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
Experience
* Evidence of supervision of qualified junior staff
* Experience of MDT working.
* Adult Acute Ward experience at Band 6 and / or evidence of appropriate clinical management experience at Band 6.
* Must have the ability to effectively manage a clinical area.
* Proven ability to contribute to the development of specialist protocols and practice changes arising from audits and adhere to all SMH policies and procedures.
* Evidence of being able to lead in and assist others in audits, surveys, research and development
* Demonstrate extensive experience in caring for patients with complex mental health needs
* Ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information to patients and relatives using empathy and reassurance, gain co operation where required and overcome barriers to understanding.
* Experience of ward management.
Knowledge
* Sound understanding of current government policies in relation to Acute Care including National Guidance, MHA, Risk Assessment, Risk Management processes and CPA processes
* Sound understanding of the Trust's Acute Service model.
* Good working knowledge of assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation processes.
* Knowledge of the KSF and Performance and Development review process.
* Knowledge of psychosocial assessment tools and brief psychosocial interventions.
* Knowledge of a range of management approaches.
Skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to manage complex and sensitive information.
* Ability to provide leadership to a team.
* Must have the ability to analyse and interpret complex information
* Ability to organise, plan and deliver complex care packages.
* Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise in assessment.
* Ability to implement policies and propose changes to existing policies if appropriate.
* Must have the ability to organise staffing and finance resources on a day-to-day basis and identify and cost pressures
* Demonstrates ability to influence and
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives.
* Ability to make judgements related to symptom management of patients that involve complex facts or situations, analysing what is needed and comparing a range of options.
* Good interpersonal skills
* Effective multi-professional working
* Able to work under pressure
* Strong evidence of CPD
Work Related Circumstances
* Willingness to work across the acute service.
* Flexibility
* Ability to work within the 24 hour shift system, including day and night shifts.
* Professional at all times
* Motivated and able to motivate others
* Calm and objective
* Able to demonstrate an active role in teaching
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Approachable Supportive
* Respond to unpredictable work patterns.
* Ability to work unsocial hours including evenings and weekends.
* Willingness to attend meetings / training within the Pennine Care Footprint and beyond.
* Physical capability to perform nursing duties, including participation in physical intervention training.
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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.
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per anum, pro rata
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