The Deputy Ward Manager operates under the supervision of the Ward Manager and is expected to perform duties independently, including supervising nursing and non-nursing staff. The position also entails assuming managerial responsibilities in the Ward Manager's absence and leading clinical practice within the ward, ensuring high standards of care that address physical, mental, and social health needs are maintained and evaluated effectively.
An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working at our older adult assessment and treatment unit Gloucester ward based at Thurrock Hospital.
The post holder is responsible for the holistic assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of program's of care for clients with mental health needs referred to the service. At all times upholding and teaching the Recovery model and reminding mindful of all physical health needs and social inclusion ensuring that anti stigma is upheld.
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The post holder works under the overall supervision of the Ward Manager, but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. They are required to teach other nursing and non-nursing staff allocated to their particular area. The post holder is designated as the person to take charge regularly in the absence of the Ward Manager, with prior agreement with that person, undertaking defined managerial responsibility for the ward. In addition, the post holder will be expected to take a key role as lead on the clinical practice within the area, will demonstrate good leadership skills whilst ensuring robust standards of care are in place, including physical, mental health and social needs ensuring these are implemented and evaluated.
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