Job summary We welcome applicants who have a RNMH or RNLD qualification, a current professional registration with the NMC and significant experience working with people who have complex mental ill health, as well as demonstrable experience in leadership and management.The job is to operationally manage Wold View, an 18 bed ward for older people experiencing acute and complex, organic mental ill health.
Wold View is based within Foss Park Hospital and is co located with its partner ward for patients with functional mental ill health.As a Ward Manager in NYY MHSOP you will be part of a locality wide team of 4 Wards Managers supported by 2 Modern Matrons and will have daily support, access to leadership training, continuing professional development and supervision.
Main duties of the job You will be responsible for the 24/7 operational management of the ward and effective line management of an experienced multi-disciplinary ward team.
You will be working collectively with the leadership team, have professional accountability and responsibility for the delivery of high-quality clinical care, providing the best possible experience for patients, their carers and families.
Additional contact details: Rachel Hogarth - - 07876 652711Nicky Muldoon - - 07341 509718 About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help.
In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood.
Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region.
We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Registration Essential Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RMN / RNMH / RNLD) Be educated to Master's level in a subject area relevant to the area of practice OR Have equivalent clinical experience to that of master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience - which also includes significant experience of managing people.
(see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD Be trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor Experience Essential Significant experience of managing people Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff, service users and their families/carers) Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice Risk assessment and management and its application in practice.
Working knowledge of clinical medicines management Developing, maintaining and auditing practice standards Evidence of training in Quality Improvement methodology or coaching, and/or using same in quality improvement Knowledge/Skills/Experience Essential Knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally Research methodology The Trust's Quality Improvement system (QIS) - or completion of training within agreed timescale Governance and its application in practice Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)