Deputy Ward Manager

TN United Kingdom; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits for a committed Deputy Ward Manager to join a leading healthcare provider in Dewsbury. This role involves overseeing daily operations within a specialist inpatient service, focusing on delivering personalized care for adults with severe mental health conditions. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of clinical direction and support. With a permanent full-time position offering a competitive salary and generous benefits, this is a chance to make a significant impact in a rewarding environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and dedication.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to professional development opportunities

Support with Revalidation

NMC Payment in full

Long service award

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC Pin.
• Experience in clinical supervision and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ward Manager in daily management and supervision of the ward.
• Implement best practices and support service improvements.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Assessment

Teamwork

Supervision Experience

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager to work in an exceptional hospital setting based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro-cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour.

To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a current active NMC Pin.

As the Deputy Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Ward Manager in providing day to day management and supervision of the ward.
• Assisting the Ward Manager in providing management and supervision of a team of registered and unregistered staff.
• Implementing best practice across the ward.
• Supporting changes within the service.
• Responsible for the clinical direction of the service.
• Supporting the delivery of personalised care and contributing to service improvement.

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience in delivering and receiving supervision.
• Ability to assess and prioritise clinical situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• The management of effective communication between medical and nursing staff both verbal and written is a key element of this role.

The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £39,847 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Many benefits in line with the NHS.
• Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones), and private healthcare.
• Access to development opportunities including sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Support with your Revalidation.
• NMC Payment in full.
• Long service award.

Reference ID: 6707

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV.