We are recruiting a variety of roles at Silverwood, all listed below.
Nursing Associate Band 4
This role is looking for individuals who are currently undertaking the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Programme or those who have qualified and are registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate.
Nurse Band 6
Clinical Lead
Ensure the Health Based Place of Safety operates in a safe, effective & efficient way as part of the whole system of mental health services. Foster a culture that encourages and enables individuals to have an active role in identifying, planning and meeting their individual needs. Provide clinical leadership to the junior staff through supervision and actively participate in the smooth running of the HBPoS over a 24-hour period. To act as Unit Coordinator as allocated on a rotational basis, in accordance with the unit coordinator protocol.
Nurse Band 7
Ward Manager
Ensure the service operates in a safe, effective & efficient way as part of the whole system of mental health services. Foster a culture that encourages and enables individuals to have an active role in identifying, planning and meeting their individual needs. Support strategic leadership in relation to service improvement and quality evaluation.
Occupational Therapist Band 6
The role includes completing high-quality, evidenced-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions. The post holder will also have knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation.
Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist Band 7
To provide compassionate and effective leadership to the occupational therapists, assistants and support staff within an acute inpatient mental health service. To provide high-quality and evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions and consultation to people with complex needs who access services, and their carers/supporters/family members, generic and specialised in line with the occupational therapy and service pathways.
Find out more on how our colleagues describe their roles in the 'Day in the life' descriptions below.
Day in the life - Ward Manager
As a ward manager I oversee the operations of a ward. This includes managing the staff and daily activities and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. My role is a blend of nursing expertise, leadership, and management.
I oversee the delivery of care for people staying on the ward, making sure they receive the highest standards of support and their progress is monitored. I also provide direct care myself as well as coordinate with other healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans. I address concerns or complaints from people staying on the ward and their families to help make sure their experience is a positive one.
Supervising nursing staff is a key duty of the role. I manage staff recruitment, training and development, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to provide excellent care. I oversee scheduling, manage conflicts, provide leadership and support and foster a positive work environment to promote teamwork.
I also oversee the ward's budget, monitoring spending, allocating resources and making decisions about equipment purchases and other expenditures.
My role as a Ward manager is to drive continuous quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating the quality of care, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to improve people's outcomes. I participate in audits and inspections and develop action plans responding to findings. I work closely with other healthcare team members to implement quality improvement initiatives.
I have a deep understanding of patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare regulations. This knowledge allows me to oversee patient care, guide the team and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
As a routine on the ward, I interact with various people, including people using our services, their families, staff, and other healthcare providers. I also help to make sure people staying on the ward and their carers and families feel welcome and cared for.
The role of a ward manager can be physically demanding and emotionally challenging but it's also rewarding, offering the opportunity to significantly impact peope's care and outcomes.
Day in the life - Engagement and Recovery worker
I am an engagement and recovery worker. I enjoy working with people who use our services and the job satisfaction that comes from seeing people fully recovered.
My role is to provide people who use our services with care and support. This can involve offering companionship, emotional support and help with daily activities. As an engagement and recovery worker, safety, documentation and crisis intervention are also crucial components of my job. The responsibilities l have listed are frequently combined in a normal day.
My role has a beneficial effect on the lives of those who are dealing with mental health issues. I genuinely enjoy my job. Working with people who may have a variety of complicated requirements calls for flexibility, compassion, and patience.
Day in the life - Clinical Team Lead
My current role is that of a clinical team lead. It includes all the clinical duties of a nurse. When I arrive on the shift, I check all the people on the ward that I am responsible for are well and that the environment is safe. Before the start of the shift, staff are reminded of the risks they need to look out for. I speak to colleagues about their experiences on the ward and how we can work together to effectively manage any risk.
I am also responsible for staff competencies and identifying if any staff need help to perform their duties to a high standard.
I enjoy catching up with people using our services, finding out how they have been and if their stay on the ward could be improved in any way to support them with their recovery.
It is amazing to witness the improvement in the mental wellbeing of the people we are supporting and to have been part of their journey.