The Skylark ward, Avondale Unit, RPH
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy ward manager / team leader at Skylark ward in Central Lancashire. Skylark ward a specialist 11 bedded unit providing inpatient service for older adults.
The Unit provides assessment and interventions for clients, operates seven days a week and is accessible 24hrs per day.
We are looking for two highly motivated deputy ward managers who can demonstrate excellent clinical, leadership and interpersonal qualities. The successful candidate must be willing to work in fast paced environment, have a positive outlook and ensure that delivering a quality service, which genuinely engages with service users, carers and other stakeholders, is a key priority. You will be joining an inclusive team where everyone is welcome and valued. As a member of staff at Skylark ward you will have access to a dedicated staff car park adjacent to the ward.
The successful post holders will be expected to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.
The post holder will lead a team of registered nurses and support workers in the delivery of mental
health care. They will promote the interests of service users and ensure that delegated nursing care
is effectively implemented in a safe manner. The post holder will exercise professional
accountability and responsibility using professional skills, knowledge and expertise in changing
environments, across professional boundaries and in unfamiliar situations. The post holder will use
research, audit, enquiry and scholarship to plan, implement and evaluate concepts and strategies
leading to improvements in care.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Steve Lawlor Job title: Matron Telephone number: 07973957103
If you would like to discuss this post further or want to arrange an informal visit please contact Stephen Lawlor 07973 957 103 or Alison Pickup on 01772 215072