Deputy Ward Manager - Greyfriars
Job summary
Greyfriars PICU is a ten bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit which provides care for those people who require a period of increased supervision and intensive input as a result of acute mental health problems.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to work with and lead our team in continuing to move our acute services forward in line with National Minimum Standards.
The role will have a specific focus on supporting the Unit Manager and developing/maintaining clinical standards for the service.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical leadership to other staff within the team and act as a focal point for problem solving.
To act as deputy to the ward manager, with responsibility of managing the ward, deploying, supervising and teaching staff.
- To participate with the development and provision of services, primarily of the clinical operational management and development of the nursing team.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
327-25-229
Job locations
Greyfriars PICU, Wotton Lawn Hospital
Horton Road
Gloucester
GL1 3WL
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure national, trust and locally agreed standards are maintained and improved including all aspects of the Nursing Process and ICP.
- To act as deputy to the ward manager in the coordination of the managerial and clinical operation of the ward.
- Manage the mandatory training needs of staff.
- Undertake Appraisals of junior staff.
- To act as clinical lead for ensuring that the Mental & Behavioural State Examinations and the Essence of Care standards are implemented within the ward setting.
- Take an active part in the audit process to improve care delivery and to work in partnership with service users and carers so they contribute to developing services on the ward, e.g. clinical audit, discharge audit.
- Ensure evidence based practice is utilised on the ward and that all care is in line with DOH guidance, NICE, NIMHE and policy implementation guidance.
- Ensure the promotion of social inclusion and recovering model and that care delivery is holistic.
- Provide regular supervision to staff
- At all times ensure that Infection Control policies are adhered to
- On a daily basis act as a role model for junior staff and provide specialist advice and knowledge in clinical risk assessment, management and risk taking.
- To develop and implement with service users a programme of meaningful activities to alleviate boredom and promote social inclusion and recovery.
- To ensure ward environment is conclusive for learning and education for all levels of staff and students.
- Periodically participate in practice and policy development to assist the care Group or Nursing group within the Trust
- Ensure the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act, Health and Safety at Work Act and the Moving and Handling Policy are met.
- Will need to complete all mandatory training including Breakaway and PARRI.
- Respond to Emergency situations and be a member of the Medical Emergency Response Team (following training)
Job responsibilities
- To ensure national, trust and locally agreed standards are maintained and improved including all aspects of the Nursing Process and ICP.
- To act as deputy to the ward manager in the coordination of the managerial and clinical operation of the ward.
- Manage the mandatory training needs of staff.
- Undertake Appraisals of junior staff.
- To act as clinical lead for ensuring that the Mental & Behavioural State Examinations and the Essence of Care standards are implemented within the ward setting.
- Take an active part in the audit process to improve care delivery and to work in partnership with service users and carers so they contribute to developing services on the ward, e.g. clinical audit, discharge audit.
- Ensure evidence based practice is utilised on the ward and that all care is in line with DOH guidance, NICE, NIMHE and policy implementation guidance.
- Ensure the promotion of social inclusion and recovering model and that care delivery is holistic.
- Provide regular supervision to staff
- At all times ensure that Infection Control policies are adhered to
- On a daily basis act as a role model for junior staff and provide specialist advice and knowledge in clinical risk assessment, management and risk taking.
- To develop and implement with service users a programme of meaningful activities to alleviate boredom and promote social inclusion and recovery.
- To ensure ward environment is conclusive for learning and education for all levels of staff and students.
- Periodically participate in practice and policy development to assist the care Group or Nursing group within the Trust
- Ensure the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act, Health and Safety at Work Act and the Moving and Handling Policy are met.
- Will need to complete all mandatory training including Breakaway and PARRI.
- Respond to Emergency situations and be a member of the Medical Emergency Response Team (following training)
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health
Desirable
- Management of violence and aggression training
- Supervision training
- Appraisal training
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience in an acute in-patient setting
- Managing 'emergencies within an in-patient setting & PICU
- Successful completion of Preceptorship programme
Desirable
- Crisis Home Treatment experience
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge & ability to apply risk management/taking procedures.
- Excellent skills in relation to the clinical management of In-patients.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the MHA, MCA & other legal aspects of mental health care.
- Supervisory skills
Desirable
- Excellent knowledge of PICU assessment criteria and completion of relevant referral training programme.
- Group work skills. Additional Cognitive interventions skills e.g. Dialectic Behavioural Therapy.
- Medication Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health
Desirable
- Management of violence and aggression training
- Supervision training
- Appraisal training
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience in an acute in-patient setting
- Managing 'emergencies within an in-patient setting & PICU
- Successful completion of Preceptorship programme
Desirable
- Crisis Home Treatment experience
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge & ability to apply risk management/taking procedures.
- Excellent skills in relation to the clinical management of In-patients.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the MHA, MCA & other legal aspects of mental health care.
- Supervisory skills
Desirable
- Excellent knowledge of PICU assessment criteria and completion of relevant referral training programme.
- Group work skills. Additional Cognitive interventions skills e.g. Dialectic Behavioural Therapy.
- Medication Management.
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Greyfriars PICU, Wotton Lawn Hospital
Horton Road
Gloucester
GL1 3WL
Employer's website
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Greyfriars PICU, Wotton Lawn Hospital
Horton Road
Gloucester
GL1 3WL
Employer's website
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Alice Bayntun
03004214731
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
327-25-229
Job locations
Greyfriars PICU, Wotton Lawn Hospital
Horton Road
Gloucester
GL1 3WL
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