Ward Deputy Manager

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wadhurst is seeking a committed Deputy Ward Manager to work in a mental health hospital. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with strong clinical knowledge and leadership skills. This permanent full-time role offers a salary of £43,014 - £46,314 per annum and a £5,000 welcome bonus, along with generous benefits including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Free meals while on duty

Employee Assistance Services

Continuous learning and development

Childcare vouchers

Career development

Personal health insurance

Employee assistance programme

Voluntary benefit

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current active NMC Pin.
• Experience in leading teams and supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Ensure a high standard of care for mental and physical health.
• Act as a role model and provide leadership to junior staff.
• Work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Support with recruitment and retention.

Skills

Clinical knowledge based on evidence based practice

Experience of Care Plans

Knowledge of Mental Health Act Legislation

Leadership experience

Supporting Junior Staff

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC Pin

Job description

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Wadhurst, East Sussex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This special hospital has a reflective location that allows staff to provide a highly therapeutic environment, making the perfect place for individuals to receive specialist, privately-funded therapy & treatment for a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety and stress, as well as outpatient support for addictions.

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

As a Deputy Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Committed to providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
• Ensuring there is a high standard of care for patients in terms of their mental and physical health
• Act as a role model and provide leadership to more junior staff
• Work effectively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Committed to supervision, appraisal and Continuous Professional Development
• Support with recruitment and retention

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

• Excellent clinical knowledge based on evidence based practice
• Experience of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and writing reports
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act Legislation and statutory regulations
• Experience of staffing, skill mix and leading shifts
• Committed to supporting Junior Staff and Students

The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent annual salary £43,014 - £46,314 per annum DOE. 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:

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
• A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals while on duty
• Care first - Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Childcare vouchers
• Career development
• Personal health insurance
• An employee assistance programme
• Voluntary benefit

Reference ID: 3422

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