MPFT Staff Only** Acting Deputy Ward Manager
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MPFT Staff Only** Acting Deputy Ward Manager
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12 month Secondment developmental post (band 6) for Radford House to cover maternity leave.
* Supporting the ward manager to Ensuring the effective management of a ward with day-to-day responsibility of managing the shift, and bed management.
* Delivery of a high standard of patient care on a daily basis and providing clinical and managerial leadership and teaching to nursing and support staff.
* Assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who suffer from severe mental illness.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide Leadership and be a role model to the team. They will provide quality evidence based nursing advice, support and care for patients with mental health needs and their carers within a multidisciplinary setting.
They will support the ward manger to have overall continuing responsibility for the management and leadership of the ward including administration and the overall co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and auditing of standards of care.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are United in our Uniqueness and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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* Ensure appropriate staff resources are planned and deployed to meet safe staffing requirements through rota management using Health Roster. Adjust rotas as necessary to address, for example, episodes of staff absence and requirements for increased observations.
* Undertake assessments of individuals with complex mental health presentations, including those patients presenting with higher levels of risk.
* Develop in collaboration with the patient their care plan and their recovery plan.
* Offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required.
* Take the lead in delivering therapeutic group work programmes as required.
* Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
* Ensure the safe custody of all patients as determined by the clinical team. This includes the supervision of patients within the hospital, grounds and the community, as required.
* Provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward.
* Assess and manage ongoing risks as identified during assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with patients and carers.
* Regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary.
* Continuing responsibility for the effective functioning of the clinical environment including resource management and ensuring safe staffing levels on a shift by shift basis.
* Overall responsibility for setting clinical and educational standards and monitoring and maintaining these standards.
* Regularly undertake audits of clinical activity and standards and develop plans of action to address any improvements required.
* The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and professional guidelines.
* Maintain an up-to-date level of professional competence within the specific environment.
* Attend meetings, multi-disciplinary ward rounds and case conferences as necessary and present information relating to patients or the service as necessary.
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