Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Ward Manager to join our existing leadership team within the forensic division.



You will become an intrinsic member of the senior management team and assist in the development of the forensic services in-line with the strategic goals and vision of the service



The forensic division provides specialist care and treatment for people with serious mental illness who are detained under the Mental Health Act in a secure environment. Our service users are adult males who may have been detained in the judicial system, or who exhibit high risk behaviour.



You will work collaboratively with the wider team and Modern Matron to ensure we provide excellent care to our patients.



You will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic and will provide inspirational leadership to your multi-disciplinary team.



As a Ward Manager you will provide effective leadership and management to staff to promote high performance standards both individually and as a team, in order to achieve the Trust's objectives and priorities.



We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website



We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.



We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.



We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.



Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.



We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.



From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.



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For more information regarding this role, please see attached and Person Specification.