Job Description

Ward Manager - Registered Mental Health Nurse

£45,000 - £51,000

37.5 hours per week + On call duties

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Ward Manager who is a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our client's Mental Health team. As a Ward Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a mental health ward, ensuring high-quality care for patients and providing leadership to the nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification with current registration with the UK NMC
• Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role within a mental health setting
• Strong clinical expertise in mental health nursing, with a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based practices and regulatory standards
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within the workplace and patient care environment

Benefits:

• Onsite parking
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Subsidised meals while on shift
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Long service awards
• Access to specialist training and support with your CPD

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the nursing team, ensuring that patient care is delivered in accordance with best practices and regulatory requirements
• Manage the operational and administrative aspects of the ward, including staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans for patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and individualized care
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care delivery, implementing improvements as needed to enhance patient outcomes
• Build strong relationships with patients, families, and external stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the individuals in your care
• Champion a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion within the ward, promoting a supportive and respectful environment for both patients and staff

Reference: WILL79488/AP