We have an opportunity for a dynamic and dedicated individual to take on the role of ward manager at Ramsey Unit. This busy 15 bedded mix sex dementia ward is located in Barrow, Cumbria.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will offer clinical leadership and be responsible for the delivery of patient care, managing all aspects of clinical standards and professional practice. We are seeking an individual who is empathic, caring and motivated with a real passion to improve the lives of our patients. This challenging but incredibly rewarding role will require you to have a high level of resilience and posses excellent verbal and written communication skills.

At LSCFT we will support you in your personal and career development. You will have access to lifelong learning with a great range of training opportunities including a comprehensive preceptorship, leadership and coaching.

Staff wellbeing is important to us and that's why we have our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, along with our Resilience Hub offering wellbeing support covering emotional, psychological and financial issues. We also offer flexible working options. We are looking for full time post but reduced hours will also be considered and can be discussed prior to, or within interview.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Post reg. learning and development relevant to the role
• On-going registration with the NMC.
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
• Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience at Clinical Leader level
• Supervision and management of staff
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs

Skills

Essential

• Ability to maintain own performance and participation in group skills
• Can demonstrate communication skills through practice and experience
• Ability to manage time and workload

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ramsey Unit

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

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