Deputy Ward Manager

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for a mental health hospital in Wadhurst. The role involves ensuring a high standard of care, supporting junior staff, and working within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers an annual salary of £43,014 - £46,314 and generous benefits including a £5,000 welcome bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Life Assurance

Free meals while on duty

Employee Assistance Services

Continuous learning and development

Childcare vouchers

Career development

Personal health insurance

Employee assistance programme

Voluntary benefit

Qualifications

• Qualifikation als Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) und aktuell tätige NMC Pin.
• Erfahrung in der Bereitstellung von sicherer und therapeutischer Umgebung für Patienten.
• Fähigkeit zur Arbeit im Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Ensuring a high standard of care for patients' mental and physical health.
• Acting as a role model and providing leadership to junior staff.
• Supporting with recruitment and retention.

Skills

Excellent clinical knowledge based on evidence‑based practice

Experience of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and writing reports

Knowledge of Mental Health Act Legislation and statutory regulations

Experience of staffing, skill mix and leading shifts

Committed to supporting Junior Staff and Students

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC Pin

Job description

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Wadhurst, East Sussex area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers.

This special hospital has a reflective location that allows staff to provide a highly therapeutic environment, making the perfect place for individuals to receive specialist, privately-funded therapy & treatment for a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety and stress, as well as outpatient support for addictions.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Committed to providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
• Ensuring there is a high standard of care for patients in terms of their mental and physical health
• Act as a role model and provide leadership to more junior staff
• Work effectively as part of a Multi‑Disciplinary Team
• Committed to supervision, appraisal and Continuous Professional Development
• Support with recruitment and retention

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Excellent clinical knowledge based on evidence‑based practice
• Experience of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and writing reports
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act Legislation and statutory regulations
• Experience of staffing, skill mix and leading shifts
• Committed to supporting Junior Staff and Students

Salary & Benefits

The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent annual salary £43,014 - £46,314 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:

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
• A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals while on duty
• Care first - Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Childcare vouchers
• Career development
• Personal health insurance
• An employee assistance programme
• Voluntary benefit

Reference ID: 3422

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