Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join a leading NHS Trust as a Deputy Ward Manager in the Cedar's Ward, dedicated to the care of older patients. The role entails high-quality patient care, managerial responsibilities, and leadership support for junior staff within a 10-bedded unit. The ideal candidate will be an RMN with a commitment to delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes, ensuring adherence to Trust policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Recognized RMN qualification and NMC registration required.
• 2 years of post-qualification experience at Band 5 or above working with older people.
• Good leadership skills and ability to implement change.

Responsibilities

• Support Ward Manager in managing care and treatment of older patients.
• Deputise for Ward Manager during absence and ensure high-quality care.
• Provide managerial support and leadership to junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Assessment

Education

RMN

Current registration with NMC

Education in Dementia training

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person with a passion for caring for older people to join Cedar's Ward as a deputy ward manager. The role is a full time post and will involve delivering all aspects of patient care, undertaking the responsibilities of a deputy ward manager and supporting the Ward Manager in managing the care and treatment of patients and providing managerial support and leadership to junior staff. The post holder will also deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence and ensure that high quality care is carried out in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and NMC guidance.

Cedar's ward is a 10 bedded unit caring for male older people with organic illnesses, based at Parklands house, Royal Oldham hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a qualified RMN, expected to undertake all aspects of the role identified in the job description and meet the requirements of the person specification. The role will be to deliver all aspects of care to the patient group on the ward and to undertake the responsibilities required of a qualified nurse.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To support the Ward Manager in managing the care and treatment of older people on the inpatient unit and provide managerial support and leadership to a group of staff. You will deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence and ensure that the highest quality care is carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Person specification

Qualifications

• RMN
• Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Education in Dementia training

Experience

• 2 years post qualification at Band 5 or above working with Older People
• Ability to implement change
• Good leadership and operational management skills
• Experience of working with older people with challenging behaviours
• Providing 1-1 supervision and IPDR to junior staff

Knowledge

• Ability to advise nursing and medical staff in best practice
• Facilitation of MDT training
• A knowledge and understanding of current Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation
• How to care for appropriately and advise other staff in the management of patients with complex needs related to dementia

Work related circumstances

• Use of a car or access to a suitable means of transport to travel across the Trust footprint
• Able to work unsocial hours including weekends, bank holidays and night duty
• A keen interest in working with this client group

Skills and abilities

• Evidence of ability to provide specialist mental health assessment and risk assessment/ management and be accountable for decision making
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide coherent reports and documentation according to Trust documentation standards
• Ability to work with other professionals in order to promote a multi -disciplinary approach to clinical decision making and care planning