Job summary Are you ready for your next career step or looking for a new challenge? Then why not apply to lead our team on Laurel Ward, an 11 bedded, mixed gender ward caring for patients with dementia within the Gt Yarmouth and Waveney Care Group. If you are passionate about patient care and involvement, as well as looking for your next step into leadership and management that will also equip you with personal development opportunities, working within a strong, supportive, and established team, then this role is for you! You will either be a qualified nurse or hold a clinical professional qualification within a multi-disciplinary team of nursing and MDT staff to always ensure clinical excellence and outstanding care delivery. You will lead by example and inspire those around you to provide exceptional care, operational and clinical excellence on the Ward. As part of the management team, you will work with colleagues and senior leaders to lead your team and support our CQC requirements. You will have the opportunity to engage in Quality Improvement initiatives and contribute to the strategic development of our service. Main duties of the job To be responsible for the management and leadership of a team of health professionals providing care over a 24-hour period. To provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team. Expected to lead the ward team in providing high quality, compassionate nursing care and will be able to demonstrate this through compliance with performance outcomes. Expected to be a positive and strong leader who will set a clear and compelling vision for the team, you will be a visible presence who influences and supports consistently great teamwork and a positive culture. To lead by example and motivate the team to provide exceptional levels of care to all our patients. As an enthusiastic and positive change agent, dedication, professionalism, and communication skills you will inspire others to also go the extra mile and display high levels of performance in even the most challenging situations. As the Ward Manager on Laurel ward, you will be fully supported by a Matron as well as the care group leadership which includes the Lead Nurse, Service Director, and Director of Nursing. The post holder will be expected to engage in on-going professional development and appraisal, engagement in Quality Improvement initiatives and contribution to the strategic development of the service. About us Laurel Ward is situated on the Carlton Court Hospital site, is a purpose-built Ward that provides services for men and women with dementia. The ward has an MDT that includes nursing team, OT, social workers, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, physical health nurses and a discharge facilitator. Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other. Benefits included with this role are: - NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more. To work within our Trusts values and behaviours - Safer, Kinder and Better to ensure that we work to ensure compassionate and high quality care to all in our service. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs For an informal discussion, please contact Gillian Mutizwa, Matron on 07771388276 or email Gillian.Mutizwa@nsft.nhs.uk. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs For an informal discussion, please contact Gillian Mutizwa, Matron on 07771388276 or email Gillian.Mutizwa@nsft.nhs.uk. Person Specification Experience Essential Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including some staff management/supervision experience. Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development. Qualifications Essential Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip SW or Dip OT or equivalent, or HCPC registered Desirable Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice. ILM certificate in management or equivalent. Person Specification Experience Essential Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including some staff management/supervision experience. Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development. Qualifications Essential Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip SW or Dip OT or equivalent, or HCPC registered Desirable Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice. ILM certificate in management or equivalent. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Laurel Ward Carlton Court St Peters Road, Carlton Colville Lowestoft NR33 8AG Employer's website