Deputy Manager

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health recovery service provider in Birmingham is looking for a passionate Deputy Manager to lead a team focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals with severe mental health diagnoses. The ideal candidate will have a registration as a Mental Health Nurse, with at least two years' experience in a senior role. This position offers a salary starting from £38,300 per annum.

Qualifications

• Registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• At least two years of experience as a Senior staff nurse.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in providing exceptional care to service users.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with policies.
• Educate and support pre/post-registration students.

Skills

Leadership in clinical care

Understanding of safeguarding processes

Ability to mentor and supervise staff

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Options for Care is looking to recruit an exceptional Deputy Manager passionate about working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses to join one of our rehab units in Birmingham.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for aiding the manager in providing clinical leadership and management. They will serve as a role model for clinical care within a diverse team, overseeing and supporting the delivery of high-quality, personalised care for mental health patients and their caregivers. It is essential that the post-holder comprehends and applies the organisation's mission, vision, and values.

About us

Options for Care provides mental health recovery services in Birmingham. Our primary objective is to empower service users and help them realise their full potential through progressive improvements in their quality of life and a steady progression towards recovery, culminating in successful discharge.

Job responsibilities

Your main responsibility is to lead the team in providing exceptional care to service users while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies. You will maintain good practice through audits, establish therapeutic relationships, and monitor service users' physical, mental, and emotional states.

As a professional, you will participate in the organisation's appraisal process, align personal development with its objectives, and ensure the safe administration of medicines. It is also essential to respect different approaches within the team, maintain confidentiality, and conduct yourself professionally towards service users, colleagues, and other agencies. You will also lead and participate in joint work with experts and agencies.

This role requires educating and supporting pre/post-registration students, staff, carers, and service users. You will deliver teaching sessions and presentations to develop the care team according to the organisation's goals and objectives within the appraisal process. Additionally, you will provide staff induction, mentorship, appraisal, and clinical supervision to professional colleagues where necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council
• You should also have at least two years of experience as a Senior staff nurse
• Working knowledge of the safeguarding process and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

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.

Depending on experience

From £38,300 per annum