A newly refurbished private mental health hospital in Norwich requires an Ward Manager Referenc[...]

Jupiter Recruitment; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health hospital in Attleborough is seeking a Ward Manager to oversee nursing staff and ensure high-quality care for patients with complex needs. This permanent full-time role offers an attractive salary, generous leave, and development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Free meals/refreshments when on duty

Free car parking

Relocation support

Donation to a charity of their choice

Qualifications

• Post registration qualification of at least 3 years.
• Experience in acute adult service desirable.
• Recognised mentoring certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing team and manage shifts.
• Provide high-quality care to adult patients.
• Mentor and support student nurses.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-centered care

Clinical assessment

Mentoring

Health & Safety

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse with current active NMC Pin

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A newly refurbished private mental health hospital in Norwich requires an Ward Manager Reference ID: 2306Day ShiftsFull TimePermanent, Attleborough

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Client:

Jupiter Recruitment

Location:

Attleborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

337165511f2b

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

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:

· 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

· 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 [emailprotected]