Deputy Ward Manager inReading inReading PUBLISHED 27 DEC 2023

Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:

1. Experience of inpatient services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

2. Registered Mental Health Nurse

3. Experience of providing mentorship

4. A minimum of two years post registration experience in a mental health setting

5. Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Leina Lejuta on or email: wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note the PayScale currently in use in Agenda for Change 2023/2024. We will update the 2024/2025 PayScale once confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Campion ward for a permanent Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager who is keen to maximize their management and clinical skills in a complex environment. We are a nine-bed short to medium term assessment and treatment ward for people with mental health needs, when learning disability is the primary diagnosis.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals, in an environment where staff wellbeing matters, then we want to hear from you. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skilled Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to join our caring nursing team.

• Act as a clinical team leader for a group of nominated staff. Take charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager and be responsible for the overall management of the ward.

• Assist in the implementation of clinical/management supervision of staff within the ward area.

• Take a lead role in the implementation of clinical care and the evaluation of nursing outcomes.

• Assist the ward manager with planning efficient use of staffing resources on the ward. Ensure that staffing levels are safe and contain the necessary skills mix, showing due regard to the need for effective budgetary management.

• Maintain effective systems of communication within the multi-disciplinary team and with patients and relatives.

• Develop your leadership skills to become competent in fulfilling the DSN (Duty Senior Nurse) role on a rotational basis within 6-9 months of starting your role dependant on previous experience.

• Be proactive in the production and implementation of new ideas and methods of care.

• Ensure that the learning needs of students allocated to the ward are met, including the development of education packages.

• The post-holder will support the ward manager in aspects of ward management to achieve a quality service, take charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager, take the lead role in clinical care, maintaining high standards in coordinating individualised programmes of care.