Charge Nurse​/Deputy Ward Manager – Henneage Ward

Overview

Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working at Henneage Ward in Colchester.

We offer a service which is provided by a team that shares the workload fairly, acknowledges individual abilities and skills and recognises the individual staff member's responsibility when providing care. Staff support and supervision are integral to our service. The Ward team is multidisciplinary, consisting of Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clerical staff, domestics, Physiotherapy staff and occupational therapists with close liaison with Social Services, and other related disciplines.

Main duties of the job
An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is required, taking into account the needs of families and carers, whilst providing leadership to a team and being prepared to become part of an established multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for people who can bring commitment, fresh ideas, and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways. In return we offer training and development of staff, support through regular supervision and appraisal, assisting you in setting realistic objectives.

Valuing you
. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

• Work bank:
  You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share:
  Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Please ensure that as part of your application you include professional references with business contact information covering your last three years of employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.

As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have pledged to employ more people with learning disabilities; we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format (e.g., Braille or audio), please contact the Recruitment Department on or email epunf and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.

The Trust reserves the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. We advise checking the email account registered with NHS Jobs regularly. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application may be unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.

Important notice: The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) ( Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 amended on 22 July 2021 and in force on 11 November 2021 require anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or deployed to a CQC registered care home to have had both their COVID vaccinations, unless exempt. This is a requirement of this role and will form part of pre-employment checks.

Please note staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. If it is found that a post being advertised is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to a person at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications if needed for any declared disability.