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Deputy Ward Manager
Grade
band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
351-FYL505-AT
Employer
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
L7F9 L5104 Harbour - Bronte Ward C (65+)
Town
Blackpool
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/05/2024 23:59

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Deputy Ward Manager- £7000 Welcome Bonus available

band 6

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, Psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.

For more information about  Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview

In-patient services are designed to meet the holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in an environment conducive to staff development and wellbeing. The Deputy Ward Manager will, along with the Senior Staff Nurses, support the Ward Manager to:

To actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and code of conduct.

To lead a team of nursing staff in the delivery of a high quality mental health care.

Support the Ward Manager is the management and leadership of the ward and staff.

Undertake the role of MHUNIC / Duty Senior Nurse when required.

To provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment formulation planning, monitoring of care given to inpatient service users.

Main duties of the job

A great opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced, confident and forward thinking individual to work as a Deputy ward Manager , specifically on our Female Dementia ward -Bronte.  

You must be able to provide clinical leadership and motivation to develop the existing staff whilst maintaining high professional standards, demonstrating commitment to staff development and patient care.

You will promote and maintain high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting to implement local and national strategies and initiatives.

You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, have leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.

The successful post holder will be expected be able to rotate across the specialty areas and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week. 

Working for our organisation

*The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role.  The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 24 months of employment. This bonus is applicable to any successful candidate whose interview for this role is conducted prior to 30th June 2024.

The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:

 

  • £3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT)
  • £2,000 after 12 months
  • £2,000 after 24 months

PLEASE NOTE: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 24 months of commencing employment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details, please visit our website - Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them – please contact [email protected]

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse - Mental Health with post graduate experience including: Successfully completed preceptorship programme post qualifying 100% compliant in Mandatory training and PDR
  • Evidence of post registration academic or vocational professional development (e.g. knowledge and expertise acquired through either in depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area)

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
  • Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
  • Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Previous years post-graduation experience consisting of completion of preceptorship in mental health nursing and post preceptorship experience
  • Demonstrate high quality patient care and documentation
  • Experience of managerial responsibilities i.e , competent in understanding and being able to demonstrate effective team and clinical leadership
  • Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to undertake effective aggression management including the use of physical restraint
  • Can demonstrate the ability to manage change
  • Developed clinical and managerial skills
  • Clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas and excellent clinical practice

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Simon Smille-Brind
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]