Deputy Ward Manager

Job overview

Deputy Ward Manager

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join a newly modernised Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient service, Brookside, in Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex.

Brookside has been recognised both across London and Nationally for its quality service provision and CQC rated "outstanding" practice. Providing both an innovative home treatment team and a 15 bedded acute ward for children and young people, it’s a leading service which provides treatment and prevention support within the NELFT London catchment areas as well as inpatient care nationally.

The successful candidates will work with young people aged between 12-18 years, their families and carers, with acute emotional, psychological and behavioural difficulties. There is scope within the job role to take part in formalised therapeutic contact with young people and carers. This will enhance the applicant’s future career planning and/or academic endeavours. The successful candidates will form part of multi-disciplinary team offering inpatient and Home Treatment Team care through intensive multi-disciplinary interventions and a structured daily programme with a central educational basis.  We are looking for candidates who have enthusiasm and passion for meeting the needs of acutely unwell young people, as well as being adaptable, enjoy variety, can work independently, as well as understanding the relevance of team working.

Main duties of the job

- A minimum of one years experience working as a Nurse, preferably within a CAMHS and/or crisis setting.

- To act as a leader and role model to the nursing team on a shiftly basis under the guidance of the Ward Manager

-  Complete clinical audit and contribute to the governance processes.

- To deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence to include chairing meetings and undertaking management roles.

- To manage the HR systems of the Ward including staffing, sickness, performance related issues, annual leave reporting this by exception to the Ward Manager.

- To provide clinical and safeguarding supervision (upon completion of training) and Mentor junior staff and students.

-To complete 5 days of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course which is yearly updated and implement in practice as required.

-To work shifts over a 365 day a year basis including night duty

-To undertake assessment of client’s needs and support  nurses in formulating appropriate individual care plans taking on a holistic approach.

- Ensure that relatives and carers of service user and feel able to communicate effectively with the clinical area to answer any queries or concerns.

- Appropriate IT skills to ensure accurate documentation and communication around a young person’s care

-Take steps to maintain the safety and welfare of staff, patients and to the ward.

-Work alongside service users and carers/relatives to continually work towards improving and maintaining high standards.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application. Please ensure you meet the person specifications and have the relevant qualifications required for the role.