Deputy Ward Manager

Priory Healthcare ,
Winchfield, Hampshire
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Mildmay Oaks is a low secure and locked rehabilitation service for men with learning disability and autism spectrum disorder, and for women with learning disability. We are 2 minutes from Winchfield Train Station and we offer a taxi service in the winter to and from the station. Main Duties: Works as Senior Nurse in a Ward or equivalent area ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors. Applies relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team. Ensures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are met. Respects and applies the requirements of equality and diversity, promoting and role modelling these across the team. Identifies deficits in skill mix and safe staffing levels and acts to address these. Supervises a defined group of team members and contributes to their overall CPD, mandatory training and appraisal process recognising the skills required across the team. This will also include addressing any performance issues that are below the expected standard. Acts as a role model to promote a culture of learning development, inquiry and a team vision. Implements, monitors and evaluates therapeutic interventions within an overall care programme, enabling people with mental health and or learning disability needs to develop coping strategies. Actively supports and contributes to effective Multi Disciplinary Working Engages in collaborative problem solving, supporting and encouraging clients to take ownership of issues, identify problems and to develop solutions to them based on their own needs and preferences. Contributes to the process of collaboratively assessing and acting on risks of harm, danger and abuse. Is named nurse for a small group of patients, acting as Associate nurse for colleagues when on duty, and is a regular shift leader. Provides Clinical Supervision to a group of defined nursing staff Undertakes Lead roles for the ward, as agreed with the Ward manager Deputises for the Ward manager as required Adheres to all National, Company and local standards, policies and procedures To promote understanding of Clinical governance within the ward nursing team. To promote understanding of and engagement in the principals of Recovery. In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits includin itive salar nual leave plus 8 bank holidays increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays with length of ser ra Service Annual leave awar eer development – progress across the Staff Nurse grading is via a distinct career pat tributory pension employee assistance progr ee meals/refreshments when on dut ee car parkin on bonus £1000 on joining £1000 after 6m probation £1000 after 1 year service £1000 after 2 years’ service £1000 after 3 years’ service Total £5000 over 3 year code for The Priory Benefits portal to be redeemed on various items including discounted shopping, red letter days, gym membership et ion support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) g less than 100 miles up t e than 100 miles up t epaid if individual does not complete probation t into the pension ation to a charity of their choice

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