Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager

Overview

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage applications from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people under‑represented in our workforce, reservists and ex‑armed forces personnel.

• Assist the Clinical Team Manager in carrying continuing Professional and managerial responsibility for the ward.
• Operate as part of an integrated multi‑disciplinary team, undertaking a balance of Managerial and Clinical activity.
• Ensure continuity of care for service users on their journey through the acute service.
• Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with professional and trust standards.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.
• Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.
• Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.
• Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well‑being, thereby preserving and respecting each service user’s personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Only applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. As a Disability Confident Employer we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible disabled applicants.
Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

Flexibility: Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.