Deputy Ward Manager

Cygnet Health Care; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Deputy Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) for Bearsted Ward at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone. The role involves overseeing clinical care, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with nursing guidelines. Candidates should possess substantial experience and a commitment to patient recovery. The position offers a competitive pay of £25.80 per hour, alongside comprehensive support, training, and career development opportunities. This is a full-time role requiring shift work from Monday to Sunday.

Benefits

Expert supervision & peer support

NHS & employee discount scheme

Free meals on duty

Free parking

50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• At least two years experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with NMC guidelines.
• Commitment to patient recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to staff.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare procedures.
• Administer medications according to guidelines.
• Conduct regular care audits and quality improvements.
• Support staff through training and appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Integrity

Risk Management

Clinical Practice Development

Nursing Documentation

Education

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)

Current Pin Number

Job description

We are looking for a professional, confident Deputy Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (Including shifts from Monday Sunday on a rota basis), at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone.We are looking for a Deputy Ward Manager to join us on Bearsted Ward.

Main duties of the job

Bearsted Ward is our 15 bed male PICU at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone and accepts emergency and crisis admissions. Referrals are accepted from all areas, including acute and prison services.Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. It is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a professional, confident Deputy Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (Including shifts from Monday Sunday on a rota basis), at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone.

We are looking for a Deputy Ward Manager to join us onBearsted Ward. Bearsted Ward is our 15 bed male PICU at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone and accepts emergency and crisis admissions. Referrals are accepted from all areas, including acute and prison services.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. It is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.

Your day-to-day Provide clinical leadership, coaching & mentoring for the development of services Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained Administer medicines within healthcare procedures and Healthcare Commission guidelines Take lead responsibility in undertaking regular care audits Maintain excellence through clinical practice development & quality improvement Be responsible for a planned pro gramme of support across your area of focus Be an active member of clinical working committees relevant to role Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing

Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments

Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practiceWhy Cygnet? Well offer you

£25.80 - per hour Expert supervision & peer support NHS & employee discount scheme 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet Free meals on duty & free parking RCNi membership Bespoke career pathways Plus much more.YouAn experienced RMN or RNLD with a current Pin Number, youll haveEssential: At least two years experience The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role A good understanding of the latest nursing practices A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independenceDesirable: The ability to deputise in a Manager role An interest in leadership, research & assessment.Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.