Deputy Ward Manager - Ruby ward; Female MH In-Patient Ward

Overview

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse, with experience in leading and managing a team, or an aspiring leader ready to take on leadership and management responsibilities and motivated by working with a supportive and dynamic team? Ruby Ward is a place for you. Ruby Ward is a 17 bedded acute ward for women with acute, severe or enduring mental illnesses, often with co-morbidities, requiring treatment that would not be possible in the community.

You will become part of a dynamic team for female patients requiring assessment, care and nursing interventions, within a fast paced, dynamic environment with high engagement. We have strengthened nurse leadership and offer clear and exciting nursing pathways with training and development to support aspirations, alongside a range of pathways to choose from. You will have access to training at Masters level.

• Provide effective leadership and, where applicable, lead and manage a nursing team.
• Support service users and guide staff in planning care, monitoring risk and developing safe systems of working.
• Contribute to a trauma informed approach to care planning and help teach the team and students to recognise the person in their care and manage distress in a humane, least restrictive way.
• Demonstrate a range of skills including crisis management, discharge planning and coordination, staff supervision and appraisals, and rota management.
• Communicate with integrity, empathy, self-awareness, compassion and perform critical self-reflection.
• Apply knowledge of the Mental Health Act and the frameworks, policies and procedures governing the service.
• Participate in induction and ongoing development; contribute to a positive, supportive working environment.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience leading or managing a team, or an aspiring leader willing to take on leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, crisis management and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, high-engagement environment.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to discharge planning, risk monitoring and safe working practices.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care and person-centered approaches.
• Flexibility in working patterns and openness to training and development opportunities (including Masters-level training).

• All new starters receive a thorough induction process, local and Trust-wide, to support onboarding and role development.
• Mandatory and statutory training related to the role is required.
• Option to engage in ongoing learning and development, with pathways to pursue Masters-level training.

• Appointment subject to satisfactory references covering three years of employment or study; prompt responses from referees are appreciated.
• We support flexible working and offer a range of employment options to help balance work and personal life.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust aims to deliver outstanding care with values of Caring, Safe and Excellent; we work to ensure our diverse workforce reflects the communities we serve.
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are an Equal Opportunities employer; reasonable adjustments will be made where possible.

• Oxford is a centre of excellence for research;
  Oxford Health works with academic partners and hosts dedicated research facilities.
• Our services span communities, hospitals, clinics and homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
• Our vision is for everyone to receive "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" and our values are "Caring, Safe and Excellent".

• Excellent opportunities for career progression and learning.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service); NHS discount; pension scheme; lease car scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme;
  Mental Health First Aiders; staff accommodation (where available); staff networking and support groups.