Ward Manager

Athona Ltd; Nottingham, East Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,375 - 53,329; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salary Structure

Gym memberships

Private healthcare

CPD Funding

Leadership and management development

Payment of NMC fees

Enhanced maternity pay

Full induction and training package

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment service is seeking a Ward Manager for a male psychiatric intensive care unit in Nottinghamshire. This role requires a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with strong team-working skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations while promoting a supportive environment for both staff and patients. An excellent salary structure and various professional development benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification required.
• Experience in providing safe and professional care.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the male PICU ward.
• Take operational and clinical management responsibility.
• Ensure care respects equality and diversity.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification

Positive approach to work

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail in clinical documentation

Job description

Ward Manager – Nottinghamshire

Salary: £47,375 – £53,329

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Ward Manager or Mental Health Nurse looking for your next career move? Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for a Ward Manager to join our client in Nottinghamshire on a male psychiatric intensive care unit. Our Client provides acute adult mental health services for both local and out of area NHS patients.

Key Responsibilities

The Ward Manager will lead and guide our male PICU ward and work closely with the Director of Clinical Services to promote a culture that fosters staff involvement and a progressive attitude to service improvement. The successful applicant will take operational and clinical day to day management responsibility at team level using performance management systems to ensure the effective delivery of contract activity and quality to required standards to meet contract specifications.

It is expected that the Ward Manager works to ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity; is supportive of service users and their carers – agreeing the best approach to meeting individuals’ mental health, physical health, and recovery, social, spiritual and recreational care needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification.
• Caring and creative individuals who have a positive approach to work and a strong multi-disciplinary team-working ethic.
• Candidates who are experienced in the provision of safe and professional care; have a good awareness of risk management and an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Candidates with excellent communication skills and attention to detail in clinical documentation and all correspondence.

What the client are offering

• Excellent Salary Structure
• The benefits of working within a large organisation, including reduced rates and access to new schemes: gym memberships, IT technology and private healthcare.
• The opportunity to extend your skills within other specialisms
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications – CPD Funding
• Leadership and management development
• Payment of NMC fees
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Full induction and training package

What can Athona offer you?

Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service

Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector

Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding

A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations

Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Amy on 01277 245865 or drop an email to [e-mail]