An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ward management team as a Deputy Ward Manager on Alpine Ward, based at Brockfield House.

Main duties of the job

To work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering 24 hr mental health access and information in the locality of the Trust. The service will be 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year working shifts in an in-patient low secure forensic setting.

To act as a role model to other Nurses and HCAs, supervising them to ensure high quality care is provided

Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.

To deliver a high quality and effective operational service to patients with complex needs, in accordance with the principles and objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service.

To work collaboratively with others within the new organization to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their Carers.

To complete the required clinical audits, ensure compliance with Trust and local Policies and Procedures

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible along with other nursing staff for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all care aspects of individual patients care.

Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.

Act as key worker and co-worker for a designated group of clients.

Delivery effective individualised care by supervising staff in the assessment of patients condition. Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.

• Establish therapeutic relationships with individual clients, relatives and carers. Write and contribute towards the formulation of care plans.

• Ensure effective and confidential communication, at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues.

• Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.

• To fully comply with the requirements of the NMC and upkeep of registration.

• Be aware of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be aware of clients detained under section of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the clinical area.

• Supervise the formulation of plans for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.

• Observe any changes in a patients physical condition or mental state and document in an appropriate manner.

• Assist patients towards self-care and independence.

• Understand the need for personal responsibility in relation to using the correct techniques for moving and handling patients.

• Act in a relaxed manner, thereby contributing to the creation and maintenance of a calm and relaxed atmosphere/environment.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• High Standard of Education
• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC

Desirable

• Qualification and experience in the assessment of students
• Previous Band 6 experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to support the team to meet their key performance indicators and contractual targets
• Ability to establish priorities
• Deliver training to colleagues and lower banded staff

Desirable

• Working knowledge of the Paris Clinical Information System
• Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental illness

Skills

Essential

• To take on the role of lead practitioner
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language

Desirable

• Experience of using an electronic information system
• Knowledge of current best practice and models within nursing practice in mental health

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockfield House

Kemble Way

Runwell

SS11 7FE

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364-A-8517