An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Attleborough, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This hospital is a large bedded mental health centre which provides care to adolescents and young adults, aged 12 upwards, who have complex needs, including acute mental illness and developmental disorders
**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**
As the Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:
· Being a clear leader for the Nursing team and managing shifts
· Providing high quality care for adult patient
· Developing therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement.
· Following all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice
· Contributing to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress
· Mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team
· Promoting professional development within the team
· Develop a culture of learning from lessons on the ward and encourage delivery of a professional service
· Lead the team by being a positive role model in all aspects of the work
· Ensure care and treatment is delivered in collaboration with the patient and carer
· Provide direction, support and guidance to the staff ensuring all staff have regular supervisions
· Responsible for the quality of care delivered and that all compliance requirements are met
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
· Post registration qualification of at least 3 years
· Experience in ‘acute adult service’ would be advantageous but not essential
· Experience in a supervisory role
· A recognised mentoring certificate is preferable
· The ability to assess and teach junior staff
· A proven ability to co-ordinate care, prioritise tasks and manage Health & Safety issues
· The drive to learn and develop
· A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice
· A flexible, positive, team-orientated approach
The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £45,668 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**£5,000 Welcome Bonus**
· 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays with length of service
· Extra Service Annual leave awards
· Career development – progress across the Staff Nurse grading is via a distinct career path
· A contributory pension scheme
· An employee assistance programme
· Free meals/refreshments when on duty
· Free car parking
· Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs), paid as a lump sum
· Moving less than 100 miles up to £1,500 – If more than 100 miles up to £3,000 – To be repaid if individual does not complete probation & leaves
· Payment into the pension scheme
· CPD top up
· Donation to a charity of their choice
Reference ID: 2306
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk