• Job Description

  Req#: C9367-25-0353?language=en&page=807&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  • We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Team Leader to join the Wren Ward Team.

  • Wren is a 16-bedded elderly frail functional ward that offers a needs-led service across Hertfordshire for those who require assessment and treatment for their mental health.

  • The ward has a multi-disciplinary team including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, recreational workers, as well as the nursing and medical team.

  • If you are interested in working with an outstanding Trust to develop and deliver Inpatient treatment in mental health, then we would love to hear from you.

  Main duties of the job

  • You will be an experienced Registered Nurse with excellent assessment and risk management skills who can embrace and drive change and innovation.
  • We are looking for a skilled and intuitive communicator with experience in providing leadership. You will work directly with the Operational Manager and Clinical Matron, who will provide support, development, and direction alongside other leadership colleagues.
  • You will know the importance of providing high-quality supervision and of working together with staff and the wider management team in providing supportive, effective, and coordinated leadership to the team to achieve the best possible outcomes for service users and carers.
  • You will be required to work closely with our bed management and community services to ensure that service user flow is optimized through effective pre-discharge and discharge work and liaison.

  About us

  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission

  Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provides health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence, and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

  Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

  Date posted

  08 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  367-SS-9294

  Job locations

  Kingfisher court, Kingsley Green, Haper lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ

  Kingsley Green, Haper lane

  Radlett

  WD7 9HQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into their first management role or for an experienced manager who wishes to take a change in direction and who can take the service forward with enthusiasm and a passion for continuous quality improvement.

  In summary we are keen to recruit a confident, committed and motivated person who is creative and enthusiastic about their work and who is a supportive leader who enjoys working in a busy environment.

  For a more in depth Job and Person Specification please read attached documents

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into their first management role or for an experienced manager who wishes to take a change in direction and who can take the service forward with enthusiasm and a passion for continuous quality improvement.

  In summary we are keen to recruit a confident, committed and motivated person who is creative and enthusiastic about their work and who is a supportive leader who enjoys working in a busy environment.

  For a more in depth Job and Person Specification please read attached documents

  Person Specification

  QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

  Essential

  • RN/RNLD/RNA
  • Degree with experience of post graduate level study or the equivalent experience
  • ENB 998/Mentorship
  • Evidence of management or leadership development
  • NMC membership

  Desirable

  • Teaching/training experience.

  PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Management of staff in a multiprofessional setting
  • Minimum of three years post registration experience, two of which must be as a band 6
  • Detailed awareness of issues in inpatient service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA, PLACE, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards
  • Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship and staff support methods
  • Knowledge in current developments in mental health, Dementia care, learning disabilities care

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in other care settings

  COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  Essential

  • Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response
  • De-escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users
  • Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
  • Demonstrate good verbal presentation skills.
  • Ability to chair meetings effectively

  ANALYTICAL SKILLS

  Essential

  • Demonstrate good decision-making skills
  • Flexible and responsive approach to care
  • Knowledge and ability to positively manage change
  • Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
  • Ability to produce reports e.g., related to complaints, investigations, SIs, audits etc.
  • Able to manage a budget effectively.

  Person Specification

  QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

  Essential

  • RN/RNLD/RNA
  • Degree with experience of post graduate level study or the equivalent experience
  • ENB 998/Mentorship
  • Evidence of management or leadership development
  • NMC membership

  Desirable

  • Teaching/training experience.

  PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Management of staff in a multiprofessional setting
  • Minimum of three years post registration experience, two of which must be as a band 6
  • Detailed awareness of issues in inpatient service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA, PLACE, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards
  • Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship and staff support methods
  • Knowledge in current developments in mental health, Dementia care, learning disabilities care

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in other care settings

  COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  Essential

  • Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response
  • De-escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users
  • Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
  • Demonstrate good verbal presentation skills.
  • Ability to chair meetings effectively

  ANALYTICAL SKILLS

  Essential

  • Demonstrate good decision-making skills
  • Flexible and responsive approach to care
  • Knowledge and ability to positively manage change
  • Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
  • Ability to produce reports e.g., related to complaints, investigations, SIs, audits etc.
  • Able to manage a budget effectively.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Kingfisher court, Kingsley Green, Haper lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ

  Kingsley Green, Haper lane

  Radlett

  WD7 9HQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Kingfisher court, Kingsley Green, Haper lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ

  Kingsley Green, Haper lane

  Radlett

  WD7 9HQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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