Before applying please seek agreement from your current line manager that you can be released immediately for the secondment.

**An exciting 6 month secondment opportunity has become available for the Ward Manager Role on Saxon Suite**

The role is for a full time position (37.5hours)

Saxon Suite is a 22 bedded all male, adult of working age acute ward based at the Etherow Building of Tameside General Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver a high standard of care to adult inpatient services users.
• To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated resources.
• To ensure the ward complies with all aspects of the Care Act 2014 and ensure the wards meet all the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staff.
• To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as the senior point of contact on the ward.
• To lead on the formulation of staff rotas to ensure the most effective use of manpower and resources in relation to service user need and ward activity.
• To lead on the monitoring of all staff sickness, in accordance with Trust policies.
• To ensure that all staff follow the guidelines identified in the Trust and National policies.
• To participate in the investigation of patient complaints, as per Trust Complaints procedure, aiming to settle complaints with local resolutions at ward level. When unable to do so, to communicate without delay to the Service Manager.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staff. To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as the senior point of contact on the ward. To lead on the formulation of staff rotas to ensure the most effective use of manpower and resources in relation to service user need and ward activity. To lead on the monitoring of all staff sickness, in accordance with Trust policies. To ensure that all staff follow the guidelines identified in the Trust and National policies. To participate in the investigation of patient complaints, as per Trust Complaints procedure, aiming to settle complaints with local resolutions at ward level. When unable to do so, to communicate without delay to the Service Manager.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining their own personal development and will take a lead on achieving the training and educational objectives of junior staff, including learners, in an environment which is conducive to learning. To take responsibility for own clinical and managerial development in support of the Service Manager. To participate in the annual individual performance review of all ward staff and to assist in the formulation of personal development plans which reflect the individuals potential in meeting the ward aims. To ensure that all staff receive education and training in accordance to the requirements of PREP and Scope of Professional Practice. To ensure that all newly qualified staff receive ongoing support, through preceptorship, for at least six months. To ensure that all learner nurses have access to their identified assessor. To act as a mentor for learner nursesRecruitment and Selection Responsibilities The post holder will coordinate and participate in the recruitment and selection of staff as required. To participate in employment interviews for staff vacancies, Bands 1 to 6. To ensure that all newly appointed staff are introduced to the ward environment and receive a period of orientation and support to meet their individual needs.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.General Duties of all post holders To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff. To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Qualified mental health nurse
• Experience Managing a staff team
• Experience in a leadership role
• Awareness of CQC requirements
• Experience leading change
• Experience dealing with difficult situations

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Saxon Suite - Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

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311-T514-24