Overview
Band 7 Ward Manager opportunity within the Inpatient Forensic Mental Health Service based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. You will join Willow Ward, a 20 bedded rehabilitation ward, providing continuing support to people in their recovery and helping increase daily living and community skills prior to discharge.
Responsibilities
As the Ward Manager, you will ensure the effective management of a ward with day-to-day responsibility for managing the shift and bed management. You will:
* Undertake assessments of individuals with complex mental health presentations, including those with higher levels of risk.
* Ensure appropriate staff resources are planned and deployed to meet safe staffing requirements through rota management using Health Roster. Adjust rotas for staff absence and required observations.
* Develop in collaboration with the patient their care plan and recovery plan.
* Offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required.
* Take the lead in delivering therapeutic group work programmes as required.
* Provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward.
* Maintain and monitor clinical and educational standards.
We are a 24/7 service; flexibility may be accommodated where possible (e.g., 9am-5pm or 8am-4pm). Some unsociable hours (weekends/nights/bank holidays) may be expected.
About Us
We are an award-winning NHS Trust delivering physical and mental healthcare, learning disability support, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We offer ongoing training and opportunities for career development for clinical and non-clinical roles and are committed to a welcoming and inclusive workplace.
Job Details
Employer: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: The Redwoods Centre, Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DS
Job title: Ward Manager – Adult Forensic MH
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference: 301-LG-25-7513561
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Registered Nurse with NMC
* Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at postgraduate diploma level
Experience
* Significant demonstrable post-qualification experience at Band 6
* Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating specialist programmes of care and risk management plans
* Evidence of successful mentoring and/or supervision of junior staff including students
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Knowledge of regulatory bodies and requirements in terms of standards of service delivery (e.g., CQC)
Desirable
* Presentation skills
Personal Attributes
* Able to cope under pressure and provide reassurance and direction to other staff members
Additional information
Disclosures and DBS checks apply. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS submission. UK registration is required. Applications from skilled worker visa holders are welcome and will be considered. For further details, refer to the NHS and UK Visas and Immigration information pages.
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