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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
About
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) operates services in 200 locations across Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.
Our Trust headquarters, Woodfield House, is based on the Tickhill Road Hospital site in Balby, Doncaster.
We employ over 3,900 staff and have more than 200 committed volunteers.
The Trust has diversified from mental health and learning disability services to include community services, such as district nursing and health visitors, and around 115,000 people now access our services each year.
Deputy Ward Manager (Band 6)
Closed for applications on: 3-May-2024 16:41
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 3-May-2024 16:41
Key details
Location
- Site
- Emerald Lodge
- Address
- Askern Road
- Town
- Bentley
- Postcode
- Dn5 0JR
- Major / Minor Region
- South Yorkshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
Salary
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Deputy Ward manager open rehabilitation ward
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic experienced RMN to join our innovative management team on Emerald Lodge.
Emerald Lodge is an open rehabilitation unit for individuals experiencing chronic and enduring mental health problems. The unit consists of 8 inpatient beds and 3 self contained single occupancy step down bungalows, in a semi-independent setting to aid smooth transition into the community.
Emerald Lodge provides mental health rehabilitation based on the fundamental principles of recovery, assisting patients to regain / develop a meaningful life, as close to their communities and support networks as possible.
We are looking to recruit a deputy ward manager who is highly motivated to provide excellent standards of patient care and support developments within the service, as we continually strive to improve care delivery and enhance the patient journey. We are looking for a positively motivated leader who has experience of working within the specialism of mental health and has a strong desire to enhance the rehabilitation process.
The successful candidate will support a dedicated multi-professional team in providing high quality care for people with enduring & complex mental health needs. We want to hear from applicants with strong leadership skills to ensure that we provide evidence based best practice to the patient group, while supporting and motivating a team in a challenging clinical environment.
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The successful candidate must be a qualified RMN, able to demonstrate related learning beyond registration and be prepared to continue enhancing your clinical and managerial skills.
We believe that frontline clinical leadership is essential to improving patient experience and outcomes, and offer opportunities for development, training, and support. We are a forward-thinking service and welcome new ideas and improved ways of working to enhance our patient and carer experience.
The candidate will work closely with the Ward Manager and the wider MDT to create goal directed treatment packages for our patients, as well as promoting and assuring robust risk assessment and management processes.
The Deputy Ward Manager would be responsible for supporting the Ward Manager with the day-to-day management and leadership of the service, with specific responsibility for the provision of clinical leadership to registered staff.
The poster holder will assist the Ward Manager in the provision of clinical leadership and to be a clinical role model to the 24-hour inpatient team. Acting on behalf of and to deputise, as directed by the Ward Manager in their absence and provide quality evidence-based nursing advice, support and care for service users with mental and physical health needs and to their carers within a multidisciplinary setting. Working in conjunction with the Matron to set, maintain and audit clinical standards in adherence to local and national priorities.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RMN (current NMC registration)
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Taylor
- Job title
- Emerald Lodge Ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000211610
No longer accepting applications
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