Deputy Ward Manager

Job summary

This role is key in supporting the ward manager in the management of inpatient care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

The post holder will work as a member of the inpatient mental health nursing team on a ward that provides therapeutic care and treatment to children and young people.The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.As a Deputy Ward Manager you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to other members of the team through evidence-based care.

You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment

Main duties of the job

As a senior nurse, this role provides direct care as a primary nurse as well as supporting other members of the nursing team providing direct care over 24/7, every day of the year.

Key to this is, promoting the effective treatment, care and support of children and adolescents who have mental health disorders.The post holder will also support student nurses and other trainees to develop their skills and professional practice.The post holder will be responsible for the care they provide and responsibility for overseeing the care provided by other staff within the ward environment.

They will also be responsible to ensure that young people on the ward are safeguarded in line with Trust policies and legislation which includes interagency working with key stakeholders. High standards of communication will be required to meet the needs of this role.

About us

Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust?We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.

Our Five-Year Strategy:1.We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.2.With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all3.We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.4.We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?oTransforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.oWe develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.oWe promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.oNHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension schemeoWe have excellent internal staff network support groups.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Education &

Qualifications · Essential

NMC Registered Mental Health (MH) or Registered Learning Disabilities (LD) Nurse Continuing professional development e.g Mentorship in Practice Experience and

Knowledge · Essential

Successful completion of preceptorship following nursing registration Experience of providing effective supervision in relation to nursing Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation. Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and of involving users and carers ensuring that nursing practice is culturally sensitive SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

Understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these through evidence based practice. Ability to effectively run the ward showing leadership and effective co-ordination skills in the absence of the ward manager. Resilience, particularly in relation to managing stress and challenging situations Ability to be self-aware; reflective and identify when need to seek support in personal & professional development

Personal Qualities · Essential

Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week throughout the year Empathetic towards others Physically able to quickly move in order to protect self and respond to emergency situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).