Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - Saffron - Secondment/Fixed term

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Ward Manager to join a highly motivated management team at a leading mental health trust. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients experiencing acute mental illness, working within a specialist multi-disciplinary team. You will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership and effective communication skills while supporting a diverse patient population. The trust values professional development and offers regular supervision, making it an ideal environment for ambitious individuals looking to grow in their careers. Join a compassionate team committed to providing excellent care and support to the community.

Qualifications

• Previous band 6 experience is required.
• Must demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to patients experiencing acute mental illness.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong leadership skills

Empathy

Self-awareness

Resilience

Critical self-reflection

Risk assessment

Care planning

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - Saffron - Secondment/Fixed term

Band 6

Main area: Mental Health Adult Acute

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Secondment: 10 months (or fixed term)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 436-6980974

Site: Saffron Suite

Town: Birmingham

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 19/02/2025 23:59

Interview date: 24/02/2025

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

Do you have a passion for male acute and want to be part of a highly motivated management team? A fantastic opportunity has arisen to recruit a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated Deputy Ward Manager who is excited to be part of the Male Acute Ward based at Saffron Suite - Zinnia Centre. Applications welcome from RMN / RNLD.

Main duties of the job

Saffron Suite is an exciting service to be part of. We work within a specialist multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality care to patients experiencing acute mental illness. Successful applicants must be able to work in a challenging and dynamic environment. You will need to demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication, strong leadership skills, empathy, self-awareness, resilience and critical self-reflection skills. You will need to be passionate about mental health and supporting patients. It is important for you to be committed to working within a multi-professional team as well as possessing excellent communication, risk assessment and care planning skills. We are looking for ambitious staff with the desire for self-development. We offer regular management supervision and close working with the Ward Manager and other Deputy Ward Managers as well as promoting continuous professional development.

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC registration

Knowledge/Skills

• Previous band 6 experience

Experience

• Experience in taking lead

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your first week with us.

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.