Deputy Ward Manager

Job summary hours per week.This is an excitingopportunity for someone with experience of 2 years as a band 6 to join the teamon Cotehele Ward, a purpose built 10 bedded unit.
There will be a requirement to work shiftsover a 24-hour period and there will be the opportunity to learn and developmanagerial skills and provide clinical leadership with support from the WardManager.
Cotehele is a mixed ward and specialisesin caring for patients in an acute phase of their functional mental health, predominantlyfor over 65s with physical as well as mental health challenges.
Wehave input from the Home Treatment Team who gatekeep our admissions and helpfacilitate smooth discharges and the Community Team who follow up longer term.
All are instrumental along with the ward team in the journey of the patient and discharge planning.
The Deputy Ward Manager post is an integralsenior role within the Unit providing clinical leadership and managementsupport to the nursing team on Cotehele.We are looking for the right person who can inspire, support and overseethe delivery of the very best care, with an interest in working with over65s.
The Deputy Ward Manager rolesupplements the management structure of the Ward and provides sound clinicalleadership.We are based at TheGlenbourne Unit, an acute mental health inpatient service provided by LivewellSouthwest.
The ward provides a widerange of support and treatment to those experiencing deterioratingmental health to enable their recovery.
Main duties of the job The post holder isresponsible for the assessment of care needs and the development,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
You will be designated totake charge regularly of the ward.
In the absence of the Ward Manager you willbe responsible for the management of the ward.
The post holder isrequired to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified andunqualified staff, including basic and / or post basic students.
The post holderwill at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of ProfessionalConduct for trained nurses and local policies.
The Deputy WardManager will be expected to be involved in the management and leadership of theward.
The post holderwill be required to act in a consultative role to a variety of agencies.
We are looking forsomeone who has the commitment to provide a high quality service together withclear clinical leadership and managerial skills, is both organised and has apassion for acute care and improving the patient experience.This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.
Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning socialenterprise delivering integrated health and social care services acrossPlymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts ofDevon and Cornwall.
Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.As an organisation with a strong social conscience we areguided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility,and collaboration.
We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability,while empowering staff and those we serve.We involve the people we care for, along with their familiesand carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the rightcare at the right time and place.
Centering our work on individual needs helpspeople lead healthy, independent lives.We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPDtime, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualificationslike the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships.
Our induction andpreceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.Livewell Southwest values diversity and encouragesapplications from all sections of the community, including those with armedforces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditionsand learning disabilities.
If you need assistance or reasonable adjustmentsduring the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in thejob advert.
Job description Job responsibilities ClinicalTo be a member of amulti disciplinary team, contributing in all its' forums, leading meetings andcase conferences/ risk management for patientsTo be responsiblefor a designated team in order to ensure standards are maintainedTo promote andreport adult safeguarding concerns/plansTo function as amember of a multi disciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for theimplementation of decisions made by the teamParticipate in theGlenbourne wide response team which responds to any untoward incident andundertake associated training.To have physicalintervention qualification – to respond to physical intervention incidentsTo link closely withother wards and services in the delivery of care under Care Programme Approach.To implement andevaluate core group therapeutic programme on the ward geared to meet individualneeds of patients.To promotecollaborative approach to patient care within the team providing support tojunior staff.To assist the WardManager in the introduction of an effective care delivery system devised tomeet the needs of patients which is evidenced based wherever possible.To assist the WardManager in the identification and maintenance of written standards of care andthe use of electronic recordsTo support the wardmanager with responding to any concerns or complaintsTo act as clinicalrole model, demonstrating high standards of nursing practice.To assist the WardManager in the introduction of patients' involvement in the day to day issueson the ward.To ensure closelinks with other Glenbourne wards / departments to identify / resolve clinicalissues.To participate inclinical supervision as supervisor.To maintain goodworking relationships with other agencies.To be responsiblefor implementing drug administration procedures according to laid downpolicies.To maintainconfidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.Communicate clearlywith patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups.Activelyparticipate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, eg.clinical audit, clinical team meeting, or clinical policy development.Play an active rolein CPA multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursingassessment of the patients' progress and participating in further MD careplanning.Ensure thatpatients are encouraged and supported in their Care Plan and to sign it, andensuring that they receive a copy of it.Provide, receiveand analysis complex information from a range of sources.Analysis and makedecisions in relation to patient risk.ManagerialTo ensure thatstaff are support under the sickness and absence policy.
Including makingreferral's, regular supervision and meetings with the HR department whereappropriateTo support the wardmanager in having regular staff meetings and ensuring that the patientscommunity meeting are held.
This includes ensuring actions are followed up withexternal stakeholders if appropriateTo uphold the poorperformance policy – to provide leadership to staffTo be aware of theHealth and Safety at Work Act and the implications of the work environment.To ensure effectiveleadership and supervision to the ward nurse team.
To provide leadership to adesignated patient group.To participate inthe Individual Performance Review as line manager for nurses on the team.To participate inthe Senior Nurse meetings on a regular basis.To uphold Nursingand the Trust's Operational Policies and Standards.To ensure the staffare up to date with their training needsTo be able toaction the outcomes of the Personal development plans of staffEducationTo act as mentor /supervisor for learner nurses.To ensure theprovision of a stimulating learning environment for nurses.To provide teachingprogrammes for the education and interest of nurses in the team, in conjunctionwith the University.To include a healtheducation component to the core group programme for patients on the ward.To act in aconsultative capacity to the Unit and other agencies.Personal andProfessional DevelopmentTo participate inIndividual Performance Review and the line management process.To receivesupervision regularly for clinical work.In consultationwith Ward Manager to attend meetings, conferences, study days, as appropriateto need.To keep up to datewith issues and developments in nursing, and the wider NHS.To be responsiblefor your own clinical supervision needs.To maintain yourprofessional registration and meet the NMC revalidation requirementsLiaisonTo provide relevantand timely information to colleagues and other agencies.To liaiseeffectively with other wards / departments in Glenbourne.To maintaineffective links with Community Nurse Teams and all other agencies.To maintaineffective communication with the Acute Trust (Derriford Hospital) and giveadvice / practical help in difficult situations.AdministrationTo maintain up todate accurate clinical records.To maintainaccurate and prompt recording of accident and incident forms.To support the wardmanager and investigate incident forms and complete the feedback sectionsEnsure accuraterecording of Accident / Incident forms.To maintain thelegal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983.To ensure thattimely recording and escalation of incidents via SIRI (appendix A)To ensure effectiveuse of System 1 eCPA in record keeping.To audit CPA andnursing documentation in liaison with the Ward Manager / Ward Sister / ChargeNurse.To ensure thatreferrals to external agencies are in line with meeting the patient's needs andconfidentialityTo ensure that keylocal and national policies are implemented at a local level giving supportwhere necessary.To be able tosupport the application process for specialist placements (IPP panels)NotesThis JobDescription is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but suchchange will not take place without consultation between the potholder and his /her manager.The postholder isrequired to conform to Livewell Southwest policies on Health and Safety, Fireprocedures and confidentiality and to attend any training sessions as required.Livewell Southwesthas adopted no smoking and no alcohol policies for staff, which applies to allposts.
Details of the policy are available on request and will be included inthe statement of main terms and conditions of staff appointed.
Person Specification Skills Essential Communications skills Leadership skills Team Work skills Management ability Able to take charge Requirement to train and participate in Physical Intervention training and team work.
To respond to physical intervention incidents Administration skills Computer skills Interpersonal skills Supervision of junior staff Prioritising Dependable, reliable and flexible working ability Responsible and self motivated Able to manage own stress Ability to recognise and support stress in others Flexible and approachable To work on rota 24/7 day services Desirable Specialist counselling skills Recreation / diversional skills Group interaction skills Research and audit skills Have / or working towards a degree Ability to reflect constructively on practice Mentorship or equivalent Utilising HSE risk assessment for stress management Knowledge of SystmOne electronic system Knowledge of E-roster updates, creating a rota Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse.
NMC registration RMN with at least two year post registration experience at band 6 in an acute NHS setting or similar setting.
Experience of line managing staff.
Experience of CPA / risk management.
Experience of the safeguarding process Multi disciplinary work.
Audits.
Experience of HR, sickness management and performance within the workforce.
Experience of Root Cause Analysis, complaint response and SI investigation processes.
Desirable Life experience in wide range of settings.
Team leader position in a variety of clinical settings.
Managing a complex case load.
Chairing complex risk management meetings.
Research and development projects.
Managing infection control policies in a ward setting.
Experience Essential RMN with at least two year post registration experience at band 6 in an acute NHS setting or similar setting.
Experience of line managing staff Experience of CPA / risk management Experience of the safeguarding process Multi disciplinary work Desirable Life experience in wide range of settings Team leader position in a variety of clinical settings Managing a complex case load Chairing complex risk management meetings Research and development projects Audits Managing infection control policies in a ward setting Knowledge Essential Mental Health Act 1983 Confidentiality Management methods CPA and Nursing Process Named Nurse responsibilities Administration and storage of medicines Statutory requirements Wide range of therapeutic techniques Up to date knowledge of research and legislation relevant to specialty MHA code of practice and principles Desirable Physical intervention techniques Networking with other agencies Team nursing techniques Primary nursing techniques Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health DOLS Capacity Demonstrating the principles of the MHA Code of practice and leading a team within a least restrictive framework Working knowledge of the care quality commission framework domains