Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - George Ward

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

To assist the manager in the provision of clinical leadership and to be a clinical role model to the 24-hour inpatient team. To act on behalf of and deputise as directed by the manager in their absence and provide quality evidence-based nursing advice support and care for service users with mental health needs and their carers within a multidisciplinary setting.

Working in conjunction with the Manager to set, maintain and audit clinical standards in adherence to local and national priorities. We are looking to appoint 1 Deputy Ward on George Ward

Applicants must be Registered Mental Health Nurses able to work in a challenging, dynamic and recovery focused environment.

You will need to demonstrate a range of skills including the following

Effective leadership

Staff supervision and appraisals,

Rota management ,

Effective communication, integrity, empathy, self-awareness, compassion and critical self-reflection

Clinical skills which reflect your understanding of the Mental Health Act and the frameworks, policies and procedures governing our service.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.