We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Ward Manager to work within Mowbray Ward.

Mowbray Ward is an inpatient unit based at Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland. Mowbray has 12 beds providing assessment and treatment by a multi disciplinary health and social care team

Mowbray Ward is for female older people with mental health problems arising from organic disorders such as dementia.

It's an exciting time to join us here at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) as we continue to develop and invest in our services as well as our staff.

We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder manages of all aspects of clinical standards and professional practice on the ward.

They manage and co-ordinate staff, budget, resources and the environment.

They lead and supervise the staff over a 24 hour period.

They are included in the on call roster as point of contract to ensure provision of service and staffing across Trust sites.

They demonstrate effective leadership, being visible and accessible to patients, families and carers which ensure efficient, effective and caring services.

They account for the delivery of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes

They develop and where appropriate deliver training packages to enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce and students

They provide compassionate person centred care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity

About us

It's an exciting time to join us here at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) as we continue to develop and invest in our services as well as our staff.

We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of our patients. We have new opportunities for Registered Nurses and Doctors Trustwide across all of our inpatient services.

These vacancies include an attractive �3000* welcome bonus - a Rewarding Welcome for a Rewarding Career.

As a CNTW employee we will support you in your personal and career development. You'll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme.

We are committed to improving the working lives and health and wellbeing of our staff and that's why we have our Thrive programme. Thrive is here to support your whole wellbeing which covers emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career and social aspects.

* Terms and conditions: Specifics to be discussed at interview.

*Incentive payments will not be given to applicants who have previously held a substantive role within inpatient services or a bank worker post within the trust within the past 2 years.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th May 2023

Closing date : 4th June 2023

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and

Essential

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
• Student Assessor /Mentor

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration clinical experience
• Leadership experience
• Continued professional development
• Staff training and development
• Staff appraisal

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Leadership
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Collaborative working
• Time 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkwearmouth

Newcastle Road

Sunderland

SR5 1NB

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263-SL23-114-EW