Deputy Ward Manager

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deputy Ward Manager to enhance the quality of care in a dynamic hospital setting. This role involves coordinating nursing care, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health nursing, leadership capabilities, and a passion for making a difference in patients' lives. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team in picturesque surroundings, where your contributions will lead to improved patient outcomes and professional growth. Take the next step in your career and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working options and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Long service award

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualifying experience in nursing.
• Experience in acute admissions environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality and management of nursing and patient care.
• Assist with clinical development and manage staff.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Development

Patient Care

Mental Health Nursing

Education

Relevant Healthcare Qualification

Qualified Mental Health Nurse

Job description

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• An experienced RMN wanting to take the next step in your career?
• Wanting to make a difference to someone’s life?
• Ready for a new challenge?
• Wanting to work with the best nurses in the UK?

We are seeking talented and experienced NMC registered nurses who are keen to progress their career and feel that they have the potential management and leadership capability demanded by the role of Deputy Ward Manager.

The successful applicants will assist with the clinical development of the ward through managing staff and monitoring clinical standards and practice. They will work closely with the Ward Manager to achieve ward targets and deliver high quality patient care.

As Deputy Ward Manager, your role will be 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.

To be successful as Deputy Ward Manager you will need to have:

• A relevant healthcare qualification, preferably a qualified mental health nurse.
• At least 2 years post qualifying experience.
• Previous experience of working within an acute admissions environment.

In return for your hard work, we are offering you:

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

About the Hospital

Priory Hospital Dorking is an 18 male acute admission hospital.

Our comprehensive multi-disciplinary team pride ourselves on our ability to work both with enduring mental illness but also those who struggle with regulating emotions, acts of impulsivity and managing relationships.

The hospital is set in picturesque grounds overlooking the Surrey Hills and has extensive facilities including onsite Gym, Purpose Built OT Kitchen as well as Occupational Facilities. You will also have free access to the onsite gym facilities.

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.