Ward Manager – Acute Mental Health

Athona Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Ward Manager to lead a nursing team in a Mental Health private hospital in Essex. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide clinical management and leadership, ensuring the highest standards of care while mentoring a team of nurses. If you are a compassionate leader with a proven track record in nursing, this position will allow you to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and commitment to patient care, and take the next step in your nursing career with us.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years senior nurse experience required.
• Relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing team to ensure high-quality care.
• Oversee ward environment and resources while providing clinical support.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Clinical Management

Mentoring

Compassionate Care

Education

Nursing Qualification

Tools

NMC Registration

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Ward Manager to lead a nursing team and provide high-quality care and support to people within a Mental Health private hospital in Essex.

Whether you’re a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or a 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, then apply today!

Duties:

As a Ward Manager, you will provide Clinical Management and Leadership of the full nursing team on the Ward. This includes being a highly visible role model and mentor to the nursing team. You will have responsibility for overseeing and maintaining the highest standards of nursing care. The role will act as a senior clinical member of the team, providing advice and support from a nursing perspective and overseeing and holding responsibility for the ward environment and its resources.

Essential:

1. A relevant nursing qualification
2. NMC registration
3. A proven track record of effective nurse leadership including a minimum of 3 years senior nurse experience
4. A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate

Annual salary of £47,300 to £53,700

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