Charge Nurse/Deputy Ward Manager

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Job overview

A great opportunity has arisen for a deputy ward manager / charge nurse to join the team on Hollingworth Ward at Birch Hill Hospital.

We are looking for a registered mental health nurse that is kind, caring, and resilient, and is ready to help lead a motivated team that provides excellent care to our patients.

The post holder will be expected to lead the team on a shift by shift basis, supporting the ward manager clinically and operationally. A determined approach to ensuring that patients receive the best care is essential.

The post holder will have a commitment to taking a least restrictive approach, promoting recovery, and individualised care panning and risk assessment.

The post holder will help guide, coach, support, and provide clinical and managerial supervision to all members of the team including student nurses, new nurses undertaking their preceptorship, and existing staff.

Hollingworth Ward is an acute ward with 18 beds for males of working age from the Rochdale area.

Birch Hill Hospital has some great on site facilities including a staff canteen and free car parking for patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as a charge nurse/Deputy Ward Manager, have excellent communication skills, welcome a challenge and have a real desire to make a difference to the care we provide to the adult age group inclusive of evolving models of care and modernisation of mental health services.

You will be responsible for the assessment of needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients admitted on the ward.

You will also be responsible for the support and supervision of junior members of staff, supporting with audits and quality improvement.

The successful candidate will have first level registration as an RMN/RNMH, have experience of working in a mental health setting and be able to work across the 24 hour shift pattern on a rotational basis.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person specification

Educational/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• First level registration (RMN)
• Appropriate diploma or post registration equivalent.
• Evidence of Continual Professional development
• IT Literate
• Training in management of violence and aggression

Desirable criteria

• Training in psychosocial interventions
• ECDL

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience at Band 5 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience.
• Experience of working in acute mental health settings.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a range of mental health settings.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good understanding of Mental Illness.
• Knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process.
• Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Acute Mental Health Services
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on complex and sensitive information
• Ability to complete the appropriate documentation.
• Good social skills and have a positive attitude within the team and when dealing with service users, staff, carers, visitors and the public.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential criteria

• Ability and willingness to work within the 24-hour shift system, including day and night shifts.
• Ability to work unsocial hours including
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

A hints and tips document is attached below for guidance on completing your application form.

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

What happens after your application has been received?

You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email.

What happens if I am offered the position after interview?

The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email.

What pre-employment checks will I need to complete?

By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards. The checks are:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks.

If you are offer a position with is and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with government guidance. If the role you have been offer is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn.

What happens when pre-employment checks are complete?

Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Other important information

• We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring.
• If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post.
• If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application.
• Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges.
• We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 112.0KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 161.0KB)
• Policy Statement on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 117.0KB)
• Applicant Information pack (PDF, 505.6KB)
• Hints and tips for your application (PDF, 128.7KB)