Deputy Ward Manager - Acute Mental Health Lead

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for its Male Inpatient Acute Ward in Basildon. Responsibilities include leading a team of nurses, overseeing care assessments, and implementing care plans for patients with acute mental health issues. Candidates should have leadership experience as a band 5 nurse, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach. This role offers numerous benefits, including up to 33 days of holiday and a relocation package.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5%

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Proven record of leadership skills as a band 5 nurse.
• Ability to oversee assessments of care needs and develop care programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for a team of nurses in an Acute setting.
• Assist in implementation and evaluation of care plans for service users.
• Teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners.

Skills

Risk assessment skills

Effective communication

Compassion and understanding

Knowledge of the 6 C’s of care

Education

Band 5 nurse qualification

Job description

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for its Male Inpatient Acute Ward in Basildon. Responsibilities include leading a team of nurses, overseeing care assessments, and implementing care plans for patients with acute mental health issues. Candidates should have leadership experience as a band 5 nurse, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach. This role offers numerous benefits, including up to 33 days of holiday and a relocation package.