An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stockton-on-the-Forest, York area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers.
This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service.
To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse (RMN or RNLD) with a current active NMC Pin.
As the Ward Manager, your key responsibilities include:
* Manage the ward and resources effectively, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills, including effective rota management, annual leave/training arrangements, and sickness and absence management.
* Ensure that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD requirements, and complete mandatory training.
* Address shortfalls in development and ensure that training and performance issues are addressed.
* Recognise and reward positive performance by the nursing staff, commensurate with their roles and responsibilities.
* Actively contribute to the recruitment and retention of staff to the ward and hospital.
* Ensure that clinical communication, records, handovers, reports, and other patient-related information are conveyed and recorded promptly and accurately.
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
* Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial, and leadership training and development relevant to your area of practice in management and leadership.
* Staff rostering capability/knowledge.
* At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant clinical setting.
* Experience of clinical audit and/or service improvement based on evidence is desirable.
The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £53,881.36 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:
* Access to CPD (Continued Professional Development).
* Clear salary progression plan.
* Clear career pathway.
* Access to employee assistance programme.
* Access to Benefits Portal.
* Funded DBS.
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
* Birthday leave.
* Ability to accrue additional annual leave with service.
* Free parking.
* Subsidised meals.
Reference ID: 6987
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV.
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