Deputy Ward Manager

TipTopJob; Preston; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a dedicated Deputy Ward Manager to join a leading mental health hospital in Preston. This role involves overseeing nursing care, facilitating education, and managing clinical areas. The ideal candidate will possess a Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification and have experience in acute mental health settings. In return, enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits including a welcome bonus, comprehensive training, and additional annual leave for your birthday. This is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, where your expertise and commitment will be valued.

Benefits

GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus

Disclosure check cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Free on-site parking

Free meals on duty

Free access to on-site gymnasium

Online benefits and cash back rewards

Cycle to work scheme

SMART Pension option

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC Pin.
• At least 18 months post-registration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and supervise education and clinical practices.
• Manage the clinical area in the absence of the manager.
• Oversee assessment and planning of nursing care.

Skills

Clinical supervision experience

Good computer skills

Experience in Acute Mental Health

Mentorship

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Job description

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

This is an independent mental health hospital, specialising in the management and treatment of acute mental ill health and eating disorders.

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. The facilitation, promotion and supervision of education, clinical practices and audit.
2. The management of the clinical area in the absence of the manager.
3. Overseeing the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and having a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provision.
4. Identifying and contributing to others' training needs.
5. Ensuring the promotion of issues of equality, diversity, and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
6. Ensuring effective communication pathways exist.
7. Operational Lead with Ward Manager with regards to the provision of inpatient care.
8. To facilitate and support the group programme for Service Users.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

1. Clinical supervision experience essential.
2. Evidence of CPD and intent to maintain and develop CPD and leadership.
3. Good computer skills.
4. Experience in Acute Mental Health.
5. At least 18 months, or equivalent post-registration experience preferred.
6. Mentorship desirable; however, training could be provided.

The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of GBP43,014 - GBP46,314 per annum. 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.
• Disclosure check cost coverage.
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra day's annual leave.
• Free on-site parking and free meals on duty.
• Free access to our on-site gymnasium.
• Online benefits and cash back rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• SMART Pension option.

Reference ID: 6143.

For this fantastic job role, please call on # 638 # or send your CV.