A fantastic opportunity has arisen to recruit a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated Deputy Ward Manager to join our Low Secure CAMHS team at Ardenleigh.

You will be providing high quality, compassionate and recovery-focused care to our young people, whilst also demonstrating effective, safe leadership skills. The ward is fast paced and will require you to have a dynamic and flexible approach, as well as being a positive role model for staff in a manner that positively reflects the philosophy of the service and the values of the organisation. You will be a vital part of the ward management team, working alongside a full compliment of MDT colleagues.

You must have a passion to support young people who may have experienced trauma and who present with a broad range of mental health conditions, as well as Autistic Spectrum Disorders. In addition, it is vital that you are able to understand the developmental and holistic needs of our young people.

Main duties of the job

What we'd like from you:

o RMN/RNLD Qualified willing to work in a busy challenging role.

o Excellent understanding of Safeguarding

o Understanding of Multidisciplinary Services

o NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council Registered)

o Excellent understanding of the Mental Health Act

o Patient centred approach with a commitment to deliver high quality care

o Excellent organisational skills

o Effective communication skills

o Flexibility in approach to work and a strong can do attitude

You will receive:-

o Comprehensive Induction and commitment to on-going training, care and support.

o Bespoke training in issues relevant to working within the realms of CAMHS, such as: Child Development, Therapeutic Engagement, Working with families, DBT skill awareness, ASD training and Trauma Informed Care training.

o Development of leaderships skills

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Mental Health/Learning Disability

Experience

Essential

• worked in mental health

Desirable

• worked with women

Leadership

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to Manage/Lead

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ardenleigh

Erdington

B24 9SA

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436-6528205