Ward Manager - Meadow Unit NEW Headington Posted today £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum Band 7

Oxford Health; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oxford is seeking a full-time Ward Manager for its state-of-the-art Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for young people. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, managing high-quality nursing care for patients while contributing to the development of service provision. Ideal applicants will be experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses with excellent communication and leadership skills. The role offers opportunities for career progression and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discount

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute nursing setting.
• Ability to lead and manage staff effectively.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational aspects of the PICU.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care.
• Provide clinical leadership and education.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Nursing skills

Education

RMN registered

Mentoring qualification

2 years post qualification experience

Job description

Job overview

Are you an Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience working with children and young people?

Are you do you have demonstratable leadership skills and seeking an opportunity in a busy, varied role?

We are looking for a full time Ward Manager to work in our purpose built, state of the art 8 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for young people in the Thames Valley. The PICU will be part of a system of mental health care for young people which comprises both community and inpatient provision. The PICU will provide a range of specialist treatment approaches based on attachment theory and Positive Behaviour Support.

The PICU Ward Manager along with the Clinical Nurse Lead will be responsible for effective operational management, organisation and delivery of high-quality nursing care within the unit. Clinical leadership skills are a crucial component for the role which will include some shift working to support with effective role modelling and development of the nursing team.

Main duties of the job

• Be responsible for the effective operational management, organisation and delivery of high quality nursing care and clinical leadership within the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• In conjunction with Head of Service, Service Manager and other Clinical Nurse Lead and Modern Matron, the post holder is expected to contribute in the development of acute service provision across the CAMHS Pathway and Oxford Health.
• Provide, maintain and develop nursing care to the optimum standard possible within the resources provided.
• Act as the clinical leader, providing role modelling, facilitation and education to the nursing team. This will include some shift working.
• Support the provision of 24-hour full and accountable managerial responsibility for the ward.

The successful candidate will need to be an experienced, highly skilled, and motivated registered Mental Health Nurse, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and who is able to support and lead a team of staff, whilst working closely with the senior leadership team to manage the challenges of the environment and support the patients within our care.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person specification

Expereince

Essential criteria

• Nursing experience in an acute setting.

Desirable criteria

• experience of working in PICU unit or CAMHS GAU

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RMN registered. Holds a mentoring qualification. 2 years post qualification experience

Desirable criteria

• masters degree in Mental Health Nursing. management qualification

Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.

Desirable criteria

• Ward management experience

Documents to Download

JD Meadow PICU Manager (PDF, 328.4KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Sarah Firth

Title: Modern Matron

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]