Ward Manager

NHS Jobs; Tendring; Presencial; GBP 47.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

33 days annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Ward Manager for Dunnock View, Tendring, to lead the nursing team and drive high-quality care across the ward. You will empower staff, promote teamwork, and deliver supervision to ensure safe, compassionate patient care in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires a nursing qualification and NMC registration, with a strong track record in leadership. Weekend duties may be required to meet service needs and maintain 24/7 ward operations.

Formación

• A relevant nursing qualification.
• NMC registration or eligible to register.
• Positive attitude with caring, compassionate approach.
• Commitment to high-quality care and evidence-based practice.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical leadership and expertise across the ward.
• Lead and supervise nursing staff to maintain high standards of care.
• Support supervision of on-call service and ward budgets.
• Foster teamwork and a positive learning environment.
• Act as role model and promote best practices in nursing care.
• Designate charge of the ward when required.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Teamwork

Clinical governance

Educación

NMC registration

Nursing qualification

Herramientas

Staff supervision

Descripción del empleo

*Please note that this role is working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm), although the odd weekend working may be required as per the needs of the service. Being a Ward Manager is more than just managing a team. It's being a leader, an expert, being the driving force behind a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within your ward. If you agree, then you're the Ward Manager we're looking for. Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or a seasoned Ward Manager looking for a new ward to make your own, if caring for others and being able to successfully lead a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you,

What you will be doing:

With experience from the NHS or private care, you will lead the nursing team provide high-quality care and support for people, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork. As a Ward Manager, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse to manage the on-call service and manage the ward budgets, and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better.

• Providing Clinical Leadership and expertise
• Providing leadership and guidance to support a unified service and engaged workforce
• Ensuring that high standards are in place, followed and improved in accordance within the Clinical Governance framework
• Utilising and supervising all nursing staff effectively
• Being an expert resource on Nursing care of service users within the specialism and hold a key role in the multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining a positive and collaborative environment to allow ward members to reach their potential and maximum their ability to provide high-quality care, staff welfare and staff training
• Designated to take charge of the ward

Things that you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
• Relevant experience in a similar environment
• Proven track record of leadership skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX

Dunnock View is a 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by Mental Health disorders. A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.

What You'll Get:

• Annual base salary of £52,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Subsidised meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users.

All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.