Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager working within the Psychological Medicine and Older Adult Directorate of the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
Chelsham House provides person-centred treatment and care to older adults with acute needs associated with their Dementia, through a well-established multidisciplinary team. Our patients are older adults who have mental health difficulties and/or Dementia and require specialist in-patient care prior to moving back into the community or on to other specialised settings.
You will work closely with the Ward Manager to provide full clinical and managerial leadership to ensure the effective provision, management and development of service delivery, whilst encouraging a person-centred, therapeutic environment for our patients.
Job Responsibilities:
- Promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice
- Be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care
- Support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision
- Contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment
- Deliver high-quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence
- Oversee medication management
- Coordinate junior staff and oversee the admission and discharge of service users
Requirements:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
- BSc in mental health or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of successful completion of preceptorship
- Experience of working with older age adults
- Experience of supporting and developing staff through supervision, coaching, feedback and ongoing professional development
Desirable:
- Master's degree
- Practice Assessor Course
- Experience of participating or developing new service initiatives
- Experience of taking responsibility for a ward/clinical unit
Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year
Benefits:
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Regular supervision
- CPD packages
- Opportunities for professional development