Ward Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Thatcham is seeking a dedicated Ward Manager for their exceptional mental health hospital. The role involves managing nursing staff, implementing clinical strategies, and ensuring effective patient care. Candidates must be qualified as Registered Mental Health Nurses with management experience. This position offers generous annual leave, career development, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current active NMC Pin.
• Relevant experience in a similar mental health environment.
• Proven track record of leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train junior nursing staff.
• Work alongside senior Nurse to manage on-call services.
• Implement local Clinical Governance Strategy.
• Conduct serious incident reviews and implement recommendations.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Awareness of healthcare economy

Evidence of professional development

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Thatcham, Berkshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats at the hospital provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation

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

Responsibilities

• As the Ward Manager your key responsiblities include:
• Managing and training of junior and nurse staff
• Working alongside the senior Nurse to manage the on call service.
• Effective strategic resource management
• Supporting the implementation of local Clinical Governance Strategy
• Satisfactory completion of objectives as agreed at appraisal and monthly supervision
• Satisfactory completion of core competencies
• Serious incident reviews and implementation of recommendation
• Demonstrates clear application of continuing professional development portfolio

Qualifications

• The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Awareness of the wider Healthcare economy and political environment
• Evidence of professional development, relevant skills and knowledge
• Relevant experience in a similar environment
• Proven track record of leadership and management skills

Benefits

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional

To apply for this fantastic job role, please send your CV.