Job overview

Full time, permanent role (part-time hours considered)

We have a vacancy that has arisen in our Inpatient Dementia services for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager with an RNMH / RNLD qualification. The successful applicant will be based on the female dementia ward in Nuneaton.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with people with dementia and their families / carers; organised; patient centred and has strong leadership skills and excellent team working ability. Candidates should be able to demonstrate they have extensive experience of working in Mental Health Nursing, is a student practice assessor and ideally has experience working in a dementia inpatient setting.

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Main duties of the job

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

The post holder will provide strong clinical and operational leadership to their team on a day to day basis, provide their team of staff with monthly supervision and support in patient flow and ensuring timely appropriate discharges from the ward.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Ward Manager in all duties relating to the overall continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care and the setting of standards of care. You will also support the ward manager in managing HR and staffing issues, rostering and appraisals.

Opportunities for growth and development of your leadership skills

Monthly practice development days for all staff

A comprehensive MDT which aims to provide truly holistic care

Yearly appraisals for you to set the direction of your nursing career

A kind, compassionate and welcoming team

Working for our organisation

The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud. We have also been recognised both locally and nationally by receiving awards for the services we provide. The ward is also accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. 

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.

Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services, we see on average around 5,000 patients every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

The post holder will have excellent clinical skills, and be able to facilitate protected learning days to disseminate their knowledge to the team, as well as work in the role of practice assessor for student nurses.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Registered Mental Nurse
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) Training

    • Knowledge and skills

    Essential criteria

  • Good verbal and written communication
  • Understanding of the Mental Health Act

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Substantial post registration experience
  • Recent experience working and managing within an inpatient setting
  • Experience in managing and leading a team of staff in a clinical setting
  • Experience of working as a member of a multi disciplinary team
  • Involvement in clinical supervision as a supervisor
  • Involvement in employee development reviews/ appraisals

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    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.

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    Further details / informal visits contact

    NameFelix SebastianJob titleWard ManagerEmail addressTelephone number02476 321507Additional information