Deputy Ward Manager (Mental Health Nurse)

Active Care Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Leader to provide robust leadership to the nursing team and ensure high-quality patient care. The role involves collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, overseeing care plans, and ensuring adherence to clinical standards. Candidates must hold a current NMC Pin and have the right to work in the UK. The organization offers an array of benefits including training opportunities and a comprehensive employee assistance program.

Benefits

Free lunchtime meal whilst on duty

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Access to Active Learning Hub

Active Reward App

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension account

Medicash Health Plan

Recognition through Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• A current NMC Pin number (RMN).
• A legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership to the nursing team.
• Promote respect and advocacy for all patients.
• Participate actively in the multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise effectively with MDT to assess and manage risks.
• Regularly review risk factors and work with the MDT.
• Act as the primary nurse during inpatient stays.
• Ensure clinical practice is evidence-based.
• Undertake clinical supervision to develop competence.
• Mentor/support students and support workers.
• Supervise junior staff in executing care plans.
• Participate in clinical audits, risk management, and reporting.

Job description

What you'll be working:

We're flexible, so you'll work a total of 37.5 hours per week, on a rota basis (Days & Nights).

What you'll be doing:

• Provide strong clinical leadership to the nursing team.
• Promote respect and advocacy for all patients.
• Participate actively in the multidisciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilizing appropriate assessments.
• Liaise effectively with MDT to assess and manage risks identified through patient assessments.
• Regularly review risk factors and work with the MDT to modify care plans as needed.
• Act as the primary nurse during inpatient stays.
• Ensure clinical practice is evidence-based and aligns with NICE guidelines and company policies.
• Undertake clinical supervision to develop competence and practice.
• Mentor/support students and support workers as appropriate.
• Supervise junior staff in executing care plans.
• Ensure effective supervision and support to the nursing team each shift.
• Participate in clinical audits, risk management, and incident reporting.

What you'll have:

• A current NMC Pin number (RMN).
• A legal right to work in the UK.
• We support individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations for applications and interviews. We are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

• Free lunchtime meal whilst on duty.
• 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• Access to Active Learning Hub with e-learning and face-to-face training opportunities.
• Active Reward App with discounts and savings.
• Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App.
• Access to a Nest Personal Pension account.
• Join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family.
• Recognition through Active Awards programme.
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits.
• Refer a Friend Scheme earning up to £1500 for nurses, therapists, and doctors, or £500 for other roles.
• Support and guidance from clinical and business leadership teams.