Deputy Ward Manager - Acute

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

Job summary

An independent mental health hospital in Preston is looking for a Deputy Ward Manager to oversee clinical practices and assist in management. The successful candidate will require a Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification and experience in acute mental health. This full-time role offers a salary between £43,014 and £46,314 annually with various generous benefits including comprehensive training and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Free meals on duty

Access to on-site gym

Birthday Holiday

Cycle to work scheme

SMART Pension option

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with an active NMC Pin.
• At least 18 months of post-registration experience preferred.
• CPD evidence and intend to maintain and develop leadership.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical supervision experience

Good computer skills

Experience in Acute Mental Health

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Ward Manager - Acute 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 an Registered Mental Health Nurse with an current active NMC Pin

As the Deputy Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

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

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

• Clinical supervision experience essential
• Evidence of CPD and intent to maintain and develop CPD and leadership
• Good computer skills
• Experience in Acute Mental Health
• At Least 18 months, or equivalent post registration experience preferred
• Mentorship desirable however training could be provided

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

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• 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: 7136

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