Job summary
- Main area
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 284-25-7311078-MHSFM
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Parkview Clinic - Inpatient CAMHS
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services at Parkview, in the mental health division of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, a service recently rated as 'Good' in all five domains by the CQC.
We have 3 wards, 2 of which are General Adolescents, and 1 Eating Disorder Unit. We are looking for a dedicated individual who will inspire others to provide an excellent level of care to those under our service. As a Ward Manager your role will be pivotal in ensuring exemplary care and support is being provided to our patients.
Main duties of the job
To provide management and clinical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered which is person centred and meets standards for Quality and Safety, in partnership with service users and carers.
In return for your enthusiasm, commitment and hard work we can offer you a supportive work environment, personal development and the opportunity for collaborative working within a well-established multidisciplinary team. In return we offer;
- Individual Personal Development Plan and Career Progression
- Excellent pension scheme available
- 27- 33 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata
- Free parking
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable)
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive knowledge and experience of band 6 or above in inpatient mental health setting
- Evidence of current ongoing professional development
- Knowledge of and the ability to work within the trust and wider NHS policies
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience in budgetary management and control, or the willingness to acquire
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of leadership roles
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Evidence of engagement in recruitment of staff
Qualification
Essential criteria
- RSCN/RNMH//RN LD
- Current NMC registration
- Certificate in management/approved management training/equivalent management experience
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good team worker
- Experience and ability to manage challenging behaviours in an inpatient setting with experience of using management of actual and potential aggression
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Holly Lancaster
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 333 9955
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital
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