Ward Deputy Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a committed Deputy Ward Manager for a mental health hospital in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. The role involves assisting in the management of the ward and supervision of staff while ensuring high-quality patient care. Applicants must hold a current RNM qualification with an active NMC Pin. The position offers a salary of £39,847 per annum along with benefits aligning with NHS standards.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Gym membership options

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• Current active NMC Pin is required.
• Experience in delivering and receiving supervision is preferred.
• Ability to assess and prioritize clinical situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day management and supervision of the ward.
• Manage a team of registered and unregistered staff.
• Implement best practices across the ward.
• Support personalized care and service improvement.
• Provide clinical direction to the service.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical prioritization

Team collaboration

Supervision experience

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care providers.

This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory‑related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro‑cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour.

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

As the Deputy Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Ward Manager in providing day‑to‑day management and supervision of the ward
• Assisting the Ward manager in providing management and supervision of a team of registered and unregistered staff
• Implementing best practice across the ward
• Support changes within the service
• Responsible for the clinical direction of the service
• Support the delivery of personalised care and contribute to service improvement

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

• Experienced in delivering and receiving supervision
• Ability to access and prioritise clinical situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to assess and prioritise clinical situations
• Effective management of communication between medical and nursing staff, both verbal and written, is a key element of this role

The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £39,847 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full‑time role working 40 hours a week.

Benefits

• Many benefits in line with the NHS
• Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
• Free on‑site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities including:
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Support with your Revalidation
• NMC payment in full
• Long service award

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on #removed# or send your CV.