We are looking for an experienced Senior Nurse Manager to join the South Devon leadership team in Torbay.

The successful applicant will be an innovative and compassionate leader, who will support and lead our Urgent & Inpatient teams to deliver individualised, person-centered care and make a positive contribution to service development.

You will join a rich multi-disciplinary team which includes Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Peer Support Workers and Support Workers. We are also proud of our positive working relationships with our community services.

We will support you to learn the skills you need to thrive in this role. We will offer you the training and development support you need to progress in your career. In return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eager to learn.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country. Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Urgent & Inpatient Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the day to day operational management and leadership of the following services:

• Haytor acute ward (16 beds)
• Salus acute ward (16 beds)
• Torbay & Teignmouth Home Treatment Team's
• Night Nurse Practitioner Service

You will support these teams to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to people who require support and treatment in relation to their mental health. Alongside the Operational Manager and Clinical Team Leaders, you will play a key part in ensuring that our services are a positive place to work and receive care.

For full details of the scope of this challenging and exciting role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile making time for people challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Nurse Manager (SNM) will work as an integral part of the Local Delivery Management Team. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the operational and performance management of the urgent care function which may include rehabilitation services (where configured in the LDU), and other core services within the urgent care pathway. They will ensure that the work of clinical staff is to the highest standards of evidence-based practice, implement quality and safety standards and the development of clinical pathways. You will be required to provide efficient and effective day to day management in the delivery of clinical care, ensuring best use of resources available for people with serious mental illnesses in the acute period, and their care. You will be expected to provide a high level of managerial and clinical supervision to staff from a variety of professional backgrounds to ensure that a high quality of care is provided at all times. The post holder will have performance management responsibility & ensure all targets are monitored and met which includes routine and ad-hoc reporting

The SNM will ensure that clinical process take place in line with practice standards, this will include assessment, planning, implementation and review and that robust and consistent risk management processes are in place across the LDU. They will be responsible for the management of resources to deliver services which meet the required financial, performance and quality standards which will feed into the Directorate Governance assurance process via the LDU reporting structures. You will promote a culture based on the principles of recovery, choice and personalised care. Patients and key supports/carers will be invited to take an active role in decision making about their treatment and care and their involvement is welcomed as part of ongoing service development.

For full details of roles and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.

General Information

Equality and Diversity

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and so we welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender status. The Trust expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and respects this diversity in line with the appropriate standards.

Risk Management / Health & Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out and maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.Records ManagementThe post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.

Clinical Governance, Compliance and Performance

The post holder will be responsible for proving that the Care Quality Commission outcome areas have been met in all registered/related activities for which the post holder is responsible. Where outcomes are not met the post holder is expected to put in place/recommend action to improve. The post holder will proactively seek and engage the support of the governance teams in the Compliance and Corporate Development directorate to gather information as required. The post holder will build an understanding of and adhere to the CQC guidelines as well as the Trusts guidelines on the approach to maintaining CQC registration.
Preventionand Control of healthcare Associated Infection
The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.
Smoking
The Trust operates a non smoking policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke anywhere within the premises of the Trust or when outside on official business. Staff must also be mindful of public perception and must therefore not smoke whilst travelling in Trust identified vehicles or when can be identified as Devon Partnership Mental Health Trust staff.
Policies & Procedures
Trust employees are expected to follow Trust policies, procedures and guidance as well as professional standards and guidelines. It is your responsibility to read and familiarise yourself with all policies relevant to your job role. These are grouped into two sections, HR and Clinical and can be found on the Trust intranet site or via your line manager. You will also be required to comply with any training needs that arise from reviews or variations of policies and procedures.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is part of everyday practice and all Trust employees are required to work in accordance with policies, procedures and professional codes to safeguard people who use our service, their children, families and carers from abuse. Staff must be aware of any children that live with, or have contact with, the person in their care, promoting the Childs welfare and ensuring their needs have been taken into account as part of the overall assessment and practice process, engaging other agencies as appropriate. All staff should have the knowledge and skills to work in such a way as to reduce the likelihood of abuse, be alert to, and take appropriate action in relation to, safeguarding issues. Where staff are unsure what appropriate action to take, they should always escalate their concerns and speak to a senior member staff.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of healthcare management or equivalent.
• Experience in the assessment and formulation of Care Plans, Assessment and Monitoring of Patient Care.
• Experience in the development, management, co-ordination of staff and services.
• Experience of liaising with other disciplines, agencies and providers to assess, deliver and monitor services for clients in an Inpatient setting.
• Experience of teaching or delivering training.
• Experience of providing supervision and appraisal.
• Previous experience in a leadership role.
• Experience of undertaking audits.
• Experience and proven track record of managing unit budgets. Management of proven service development and quality improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of working within Urgent and Inpatient Care Pathway.
• Management and leadership experience within Urgent and Inpatient Care Pathway.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Degree, or equivalent experience.
• Registration with the NMC.

Desirable

• Mentorship / Practice Assessor qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification.
• Management or Leadership qualification.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Able to produce well written reports.
• Leadership and management skills.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Ability to manage risk.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA

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