Job summary Deputy Ward Manager - PICU - 12 months fixed term position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager on the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit [PICU] based at the Harplands Hospital.
This vacancy would suit someone who has gained at least 12 months Staff Nurse experience and is looking to progress in their career.
As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for supporting your Manager in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.
As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.
The Unit openedin October 2019 to 6 beds, our PICU has state of the art facilities that offer the highest level of work alongside a Trauma Informed Model of Care and treat patients individually.
All our team members are trained to deliver comprehensive mental state assessment and psychological evidence based interventions as well as de-escalation techniques.
Main duties of the job The role of the Deputy Ward Manager on the PICU is to provide support and assistance to the Ward Manager in ensuring the effective management and running of the service.
This will include having specific responsibilities as delegated by the Ward Manager and will require the post holder to deputise for the Ward Manager as and when appropriate/required.
You will be required to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures, ensuring compliance with our clinical governance framework.
You will support the Ward Manager in motivating colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
About us As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.
We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS ( As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers.
In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.
For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan.
As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme".
The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels.
We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.
Job description Job responsibilities To act as a clinical lead influencing and developing all aspects of clinical care within the area and implementing clinical governance plans.
Co-ordinate care delivery, allocations of named nurse/name worker/care co-ordinator, ensuring continuity of care across shifts, staffing changes & absences etc.
To demonstrate the application of appropriate procedures and standards.
To assist in the general management of the clinical area, this may include specific duties such as responsibilities for completing duty sheets and being responsible for staff management this includes staff absence, annual leave and supporting staff clinically.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Valid RMN registered qualification Experience Essential Experience at band 5