Deputy Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)

Cygnet Health Care; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in London is seeking a confident Deputy Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) to oversee high standards of care in a specialist environment. Applicants should have a valid nursing qualification and experience in managing service users with personality disorders. The role offers a supportive atmosphere, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

50% NMC registration renewal paid

Free meals and on-site parking

Bespoke career pathways

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with service users with personality disorder.
• Familiar with inpatient settings.
• Committed to delivering improvement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee nursing care in the ward.
• Coordinate clinical aspects and ensure cooperation.
• Support staff development and training.
• Implement clinical policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Caring ethos

Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983

Audit and action plan development

Education

Valid RMN/RNLD with NMC pin number

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a professional, confident Deputy Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care. You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (including shifts from Monday to Sunday on a rota basis) at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.

Main duties of the job

New Dawn Ward at Cygnet Hospital Ealing is a 9 bed specialist Tier 4 service, providing treatment, care and support for women with a personality disorder who are ready to engage in therapy. Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a professional, confident Deputy Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (including shifts from Monday to Sunday on a rota basis) at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.

We are looking for a Deputy Ward Manager to join us on New Dawn Ward. New Dawn Ward at Cygnet Hospital Ealing is a 9 bed specialist Tier 4 service, providing treatment, care and support for women with a personality disorder who are ready to engage in therapy. Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
• Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure cooperation between clinical departments
• Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations
• Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/research-based practice
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

Benefits

• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Bespoke career pathways
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Gym discounts and access to online fitness programs
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Plus much more

You will have...

• A qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC pin number
• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with inpatient settings (preferably experience of working within personality disorders)
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• Experienced working with service users with personality disorder
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.