Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - CAMHS MSU - Ardenleigh

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen on CAMHS MSU for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to work within the team.

CMAHS MSU is a 10 bedded unit split acros Pacific and Atlantic Wards at Ardenleigh. We work in collaboration with with a variety of providers and our MDT to deliver robust care to our service users with their care individually tailored to each person.

Our Deputy Ward Managers provide frontline leadership within a dynamic, pro-active and recovery focused ward. We aim to provide great quality of care within a safe and comfortable environment guided by the Trauma informed Care model. Our staff are expected to follow the trust values, and our Deputy Ward Managers lead by example, supporting staff on the ward to meet their full potential.

In return, we will offer you a Leadership and Management Training, mentorship training, regular management and clinical supervision, continuous professional development and a supportive team to nurture your skills and talent.

You will also be a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team working in collaboration with our service users, their families, and other professionals, internal and external multi-agencies.

Main duties of the job
You are expected to demonstrate ability in effective staff supervision and appraisals, rota management, communication, empathy, sickness monitoring, self-awareness, clinical skills, understanding of the Mental Health Act, compassion and critical self-reflection. Also, an ability to share responsibility with the management team and recognise own limits in managing decisions. You will also be expected to lead the site as Duty Senior Nurse on a regular basis.

You will need to demonstrate a range of skills and attributes including effective leadership, crisis management, flexibility, and discharge planning and site coordination.

About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RMN/RNLD qualification, with at least 1 year experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience working within mental health

Desirable

• Passion to work with CAMHS
• Experience working in secure services
• Experience in a band 6 or managent role

Leadership
Desirable

• Evidence of skills and experience in Management and or Leadership

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.

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).

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