Ward Manager

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust; Exeter; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Haldon ward at Wonford House in Exeter seeks a Ward Manager to lead a busy inpatient team within a Specialist Eating Disorder Unit. The role covers clinical and operational management, with a focus on compassionate care for up to 10 inpatients and MDT collaboration.

Applicants must be a registered Mental Health Nurse with the NMC and hold a Nursing Pin, plus a nursing degree or diploma. Prior ED experience and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Mental Health Nurse with the NMC and Nursing Pin.
• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and management to the ward and clinical team.
• Provide evidence-based professional support and advice to the MDT.
• Lead education and staff development for ongoing growth.
• Ensure high standards of nursing care per evidence-based practice and policies.
• Ensure implementation of legislation and staff understanding of use.
• Manage allocated budget and ensure efficient resource use.

Connaissances

Nursing leadership

Team management

Supervision

Eating disorders knowledge

Formation

NMC registration

Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Description du poste

Job summary

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager to lead The Haldon, the South West regional tier-4 Specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit based in Wonford House, Exeter. The Haldon is commissioned to provide intensive inpatient treatment for upto 10 individuals at one time. Treatment includes both physical and psychological interventions to support recovery from a severe Eating Disorder in a caring and compassionate environment. The role will include the operational running of a busy inpatient ward, which has a vast MDT alongside nursing staff. Liaising with commissioners and overseeing extensive training and development of the staffing team. We are looking for a individual who is motivated, passionate and interested in development within their own career. The successful candidate will be able to lead and organise a team. Experience in Eating Disorders is Essential.

Main duties of the job

• To provide leadership and management to the ward and clinical team.
• To provide evidence based professional support and advice to the MDT
• To lead and promote education and staff development for the continued professional growth of the team members and students
• To ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care in accordance with evidence based professional practice, policies and procedures.
• Ensure legislation policies and procedures are implemented and staff have access to these and a understanding of their use.
• Manage allocated budget- ensuring resources are efficiently and effectively used and maintained.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the full Job Description, Responsibilities and Person Specification please see attachment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as a Mental Health Nurse with the NMC and hold a Nursing Pin
• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Individuals with a Eating Disorder and a clinical understanding of treatment in a Specialist Eating Disorder Unit.
• Experience of management or Leadership
• Experience of supervision and support to staff

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010.