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 UKs 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 and 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 GBP45,668 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:
**GBP5,000 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 GBP1,500 : If more than 100 miles up to GBP3,000 : To be repaid if individual does not complete probation and leaves
* Payment into the pension scheme
* CPD top up
* Donation to a charity of their choice
Reference ID: 2306
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