Key Responsibilities include assuming 24-hour continuous responsibility for the unit, effectively managing resources within allocated parameters.
The role involves implementing organisational personnel policies and providing requested statistical data, including sickness and annual leave reports. Coordinating annual leave, maintaining safe staffing levels, and optimizing skill mixes through efficient rota management are also key responsibilities.
Decisive leadership is required to set clear objectives, delineate staff roles, and foster a collaborative work environment. Overseening nursing team activities, delegating tasks equitably, and ensuring adherence to professional codes of conduct are essential aspects of the job.
The successful candidate will maintain continuous responsibility for the unit and conduct ongoing care assessments, initiating necessary interventions as needed. They will be responsible for managing a ward budget as agreed by senior management.
Essential Qualifications/Experience include registration in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Nursing. A background/experience within a mental health setting is also required. Strong leadership capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and effective communication with both qualified and unqualified staff, including students, are essential.
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