Deputy Manager AATU

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead with nursing qualifications to support adults with Learning Disabilities. The role involves leadership responsibilities, working in a seven-day service, and developing staff while providing clinical care. Competitive salary range of £39,263 to £47,280 per annum pro rata. Candidates with Welsh language skills are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification and NMC Registration.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant health-related subject or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children and mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with Learning Disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Participate in a seven-day service including weekends and holidays.
• Facilitate learning in practice and mentor nursing students.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject

Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Manager /Clinical Lead who is a Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse, with experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and a forensic history.

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a seven-day service, which includes weekend, nights and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

Rowan House offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities who present with behaviours which can challenge. We aim to provide a high quality, person centred approach based on the Positive Behaviour Support model of care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration
• Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies e.g. Bronze IQT
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code
• Recognised management qualification
• Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda

Experience

• Relevant clinical experience
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience of shift leadership
• Experience of working with preregistration nursing / midwifery students
• Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students.
• Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
• Experience of coordinating a team
• Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice Previous experience of leadership and management

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.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata