Acute Ward Manager - Mental Health Service

Purosearch Ltd.; Bexhill-on-Sea; Presencial; GBP 50 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Purosearch Ltd. in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, is seeking a Ward Manager for a mental health service. The role combines clinical leadership with team management to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

You will support the Service Manager, lead nursing staff, oversee care plans, medication management and contribute to CQC compliance.

We require an RN with NMC PIN and previous senior experience in mental health, plus strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualificações

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC PIN.
• Senior experience in mental health care.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Passionate about person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Service Manager with operational management of the home.
• Improve areas of latest CQC report findings, including clinical aspects.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, high-quality nursing care.
• Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and care staff.
• Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee medication management and ensure best practice clinical standards are met.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Formação académica

NMC PIN

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Ward Manager - Mental Health Service

Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex

Salary: £50-55K

About the Home

A warm, person-centred mental health focused service in East Sussex. The service prides itself on a compassionate culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Registered Manager is now looking for an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to support them in leading the team, maintain and exceed our clients high standards, and take a lead on managing the ward's.

The Role

As Ward Manager, you will work closely with the Service Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the service, providing clinical leadership and supporting staff to deliver outstanding, dignified care. This role combines clinical expertise with strong leadership and management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Service Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
• Improve key areas of the latest CQC reports findings, including Clinical aspects
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, high-quality nursing care tailored to residents living with mental health conditions.
• Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and care staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee medication management and ensure best practice clinical standards are met.

About You:

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC PIN is required.
• Previous experience in a senior role within a mental health care setting.
• Strong understanding of mental health care best practice.
• Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about delivering person-centred care and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously while supporting a collaborative team culture.