Deputy Ward Manager

TN United Kingdom; Charlwood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Deputy Ward Manager to lead a nursing team within a specialized inpatient unit. This role involves empowering recovery and delivering high-quality care to adolescents facing mental health challenges. You will work closely with the Ward Manager and senior staff, ensuring a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and exceptional patient care. With a commitment to clinical excellence and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives while advancing your career in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Free Meals

Free Parking

Wellbeing Support

Career Development

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration required.
• Proven leadership skills and commitment to high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in leading the nursing team.
• Provide clinical leadership and ensure high standards of care.
• Supervise nursing staff and maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Nursing Care

Clinical Governance

Compassionate Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Nursing Qualification

Job description

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With experience from the NHS or private care, you will support the Ward Manager to lead the nursing team in providing high-quality care and support to general adolescents within an inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18. Young people who are admitted to the unit will have a primary diagnosis of mental illness across a wide range of disorders and complex needs.

As a Deputy Ward Manager, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse and Ward Manager to co-ordinate the on-call service and manage the ward budgets, and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better.

Other duties include:

• Providing Clinical Leadership and expertise
• Providing leadership and guidance to support a unified service and engaged workforce
• Ensuring that high standards are in place, followed and improved in accordance within the Clinical Governance framework
• Utilising and supervising all nursing staff effectively
• Being an expert resource on Nursing care of service users within the specialism and holding a key role in the multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining a positive and collaborative environment to allow ward members to reach their potential and maximize their ability to provide high-quality care, staff welfare, and staff training
• Designated to take charge of the ward in the Ward Manager's absence

What you will be doing:

With experience from the NHS or private care, you will support the Ward Manager to lead the nursing team in providing high-quality care and support to adolescents within an inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18. Young people who are admitted to the unit will have a primary diagnosis of mental illness across a wide range of disorders and complex needs.

As a Deputy Ward Manager, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse and Ward Manager to co-ordinate the on-call service and manage the ward budgets, and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better.

Other duties include:

• Providing Clinical Leadership and expertise
• Providing leadership and guidance to support a unified service and engaged workforce
• Ensuring that high standards are in place, followed and improved in accordance within the Clinical Governance framework
• Utilising and supervising all nursing staff effectively
• Being an expert resource on Nursing care of service users within the specialism and holding a key role in the multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining a positive and collaborative environment to allow ward members to reach their potential and maximize their ability to provide high-quality care, staff welfare, and staff training
• Designated to take charge of the ward in the Ward Manager's absence

Things that you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
• Relevant experience in a similar environment
• Proven track record of leadership skills

Where you will be working:

Emerald Place Clinic is a general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18. Young people who are admitted to the unit will have a primary diagnosis of mental illness across a wide range of disorders and complex needs. These could include mental health conditions such as mood disorders and acute psychosis. Additionally, young people may have co-existing additional needs such as neurodevelopmental disorders, including mild learning disabilities or autism. A young person could also be admitted if they have disordered eating.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £45,000 - £49,000 DoE
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and much more.