Deputy Ward Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Dorking; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a committed Deputy Ward Manager to join a leading mental health hospital in Dorking. The role involves managing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and participating in a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and a range of generous benefits, including a welcome bonus and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with an active NMC Pin.
• 2 years post-qualifying experience preferred.
• Effective leadership skills and a commitment to patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the clinical development of the ward and manage staff.
• Work closely with the Ward Manager to achieve ward targets.
• Co-ordinate the quality and management of nursing care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient-Centred Care

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

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

This mental hospital provides acute mental health service along with a 3-bedded step-down, community focused ward. The service supports males of working age, experiencing an acute mental health episode, providing the necessary levels of care required during crises

To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with an active NMC Pin

As the Deputy Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

* Assist with the clinical development of the ward through managing staff and monitoring clinical standards and practice
* Work closely with the Ward Manager to achieve ward targets and deliver high quality patient care
* To co-ordinate the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment
* Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and undertake direct patient care
* Manage and direct the delivery of clinical services within a ward or unit, ensuring it complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards

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

* Previous experience of working within in an acute admissions environment
* 2 years post qualifying experience
* Effective leadership skills including self-motivation
* Passionate, driven, confident and resilient Leader
* Have excellent communication skills with a natural ability to lead, motivate and inspire your team
* A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice

The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of GBP43,014 - GBP46,314 per annum DOE. 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:

GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus

* Free on-site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra day's annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* 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
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonus

Reference ID: 6995

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