Acting Head of Care -Ced

The Cambian Group is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities. Cambian is now a leading provider of services for people with a personality disorder and continues to grow these services with associated developments around innovative clinical models, and the development of measurable outcomes.

Benefits

Employee discount scheme
Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Childcare vouchers
Employee assistance programme
Career progression and
CPD Monthly Supervision
Developmental opportunities
Internal/external training on new initiatives
Meals during working day
Uniform provided
Enhanced maternity pay.

Cambian Cedars

Cambian Cedars provides an intensive mental heatlh rehabilitation service for up to 22 male patients with learning disabilities and other complex needs. The hospital has 22 bedrooms, all of which are en-suite and furbished to a high standard. The people in our care are encouraged to personalise their bedroom to their own taste.

Job Role

To oversee / maintain the Care of all clients within the Hospital and, in the absence of the Hospital Manager, take responsibility for the day to day running of the Hospital.

The post holder will provide leadership, direction and supervision to all clinical and support staff. They will provide effective communication to both the care team and Multi-Disciplinary Team, acting as a positive role model at all times. They will contribute to the hospital achieving a high level of staff moral and in developing the service. The post holder will be responsible for implementing and evaluating agreed systems of clinical and operational support, aimed at the continual professional development of the Nursing Team and delivery of a high level of care to our Clients.

Candidate Profile

Knowledge

1. Fully conversant with the mental Heath Act 1983
2. ENB 998 or equivalent Managerial Qualification/knowledge
3. A broad based knowledge of current trends
4. Knowledge of PSI
5. Knowledge of local / national agenda’s with evidence of a comprehensive understanding of evidence of the impact these have on nursing practice and patient care

Qualifications

At The Time Of Appointment
16. RMN (Current Pin Number)
17. Evidence of Post Registration Development.
18. Accredited Training / Courses
19. Full driving licence (and willingness to drive)
20. Relevant Degree/Diploma