Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse looking for the next step in your career?
If so, we might just have the role for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager who can bring fresh ideas, determination and commitment to join us in taking our service forward in new and innovative ways. The role is based in our Ardleigh mental health female acute ward at The Lakes, Colchester.

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE:

Excellent risk assessment skills
Communicate effectively, both written and verbally
Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm, and above all be highly motivated
An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is essential, taking into account the needs of families and carer’s, and become part of an established multidisciplinary team
A high level of knowledge and philosophy of the 6 C’s of care
Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team
Delivery of the highest quality care for all our patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintain EPUT’s excellent customer care
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans
NHS discounts for staff
Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
The responsibilities of the role are split between Key and Core Clinical Functions with a selection listed below. Please find full list of responsibilities within the attached Job Description.

Responsible for the clinical leadership of a team of nurses in an Acute setting
Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of care plans for individual service users
To assist the Ward Manager in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes
Participate in a range of assessments provided during a 24 hour period
To take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility,
To teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners
Maintain good standards of communication, both oral and written, in accordance with NMC guideline
Core Clinical Functions
Assist the Team Manager in the day to day operation of the clinical area, and the development of the team.
Contribute to the development of the service by participating in forums/ steering groups/ meetings as required.
Work collaboratively as a Key Worker within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a role model for good practice; this includes liaising with associated professionals and other agencies, and offering support and guidance to clinical team as necessary.
Ensure effective communication with clients, carers, visitors and staff. Make effective use of evidence based practice in day to day clinical practice.
Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Represent nursing team and provide reports for Manager’s Hearings and Mental Health Act Tribunals.
Ensure safe standards apply to the administration of medication.
Ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures at all times. Assist with the development and/or revision of policies and procedures as necessary.
Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements.
Take a lead and support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression, including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (DC&R techniques) as necessary.
Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit.
Maintain effective relationships with service users, their relatives, friends and other carers.
Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations
For more detail on this jobs role please see attached Job Description or contact our team