Ward Manager

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a confident Ward Manager to deliver outstanding care at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital in Coventry. This role involves overseeing nursing care, coordinating clinical procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, knowledge of mental health practices, and a commitment to patient recovery. This position offers a competitive salary of £61,200 per year and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in an inpatient setting, preferably acute or forensic.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and current nursing practices.
• Ability to undertake audits and manage action plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of high-quality nursing care.
• Coordinate clinical aspects of the ward.
• Support staff through training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing care

Compliance and regulation knowledge

Change management

Patient recovery focus

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

We are looking for a confident Ward Manager with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2 864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service‑user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital. Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

Our model of care promotes a collaborative approach whereby family, service users, commissioners and carers are all involved in the rehabilitation and recovery of the individual.

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
• Co‑ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co‑operation 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
• Participate in the managers on‑call system to provide the first point of contact for ward‑based staff, outside of normal working hours
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary: £61,200 per year
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You are

• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with in an inpatient setting preferably acute or forensic settings
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• 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

Cygnet has 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.

What next?

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Person Specification

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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.