Deputy Ward Manager

Job summary

This role is key in supporting the ward manager in the management of inpatient care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will work as a member of the inpatient mental health nursing team on a ward that provides therapeutic care and treatment to children and young people.The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.As a Deputy Ward Manager you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to other members of the team through evidence-based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment

Main duties of the job

As a senior nurse, this role provides direct care as a primary nurse as well as supporting other members of the nursing team providing direct care over 24/7, every day of the year. Key to this is, promoting the effective treatment, care and support of children and adolescents who have mental health disorders.The post holder will also support student nurses and other trainees to develop their skills and professional practice.The post holder will be responsible for the care they provide and responsibility for overseeing the care provided by other staff within the ward environment. They will also be responsible to ensure that young people on the ward are safeguarded in line with Trust policies and legislation which includes interagency working with key stakeholders. High standards of communication will be required to meet the needs of this role.

About us

Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust?We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.

Our Five-Year Strategy:1.We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.2.With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all3.We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.4.We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?oTransforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.oWe develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.oWe promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.oNHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension schemeoWe have excellent internal staff network support groups.