Ward Manager - Acute Ward

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency seeks a Ward Manager for an exceptional mental health hospital in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will oversee nursing staff, ensure high standards of care, and lead recruitment efforts. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary between £47,300 - £53,700, along with numerous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free parking on site

Subsidised meals onsite

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting.
• Qualified RMN Nurse with a current active NMC Pin.
• Willingness to complete further clinical and managerial training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the nursing staff rota and ensure standards are maintained.
• Act as a role model and mentor for staff.
• Ensure the highest standard of patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Mentoring

Education

RMN Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager - Acute Ward to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Springfield, Essex area. You will be working with one of UK's leading health care providers. This is an independent hospital that specialises in the treatment and management of adults and adolescents with acute mental health problems. For people suffering from mild to moderate mental health issues, such as stress and anxiety.

To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an RMN Nurse with a current active NMC Pin

Responsibilities

• Hull oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorized individual to ensure rota management and e rostering standards are maintained and are effective. Will be required to be available for On Call Rota
• Acts as a highly visible role model, mentor and leader, creating a culture that promotes learning, development, inquiry and professionalism, celebrates achievements and shares learning to the benefit of the ward, hospital and wider division
• Takes appropriate action to ensure that the standard of care that patients receive is of the highest standard
• Actively lead on the recruitment and retention of staff to the ward and hospital
• Undertakes and completes clinical investigations, complaints, and HR investigations, ensuring these are completed thoroughly, promptly and to a high standard
• Ensures that the legislative frameworks regarding the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties is applied in accordance with Company Policy, and National Requirements
• Is responsible for Medicines Management in their Clinical Area/Ward, and ensures that all Registered Nurses undergo competency-based assessments as part of their induction and facilitates an open and transparent framework for managing medicine errors

Qualifications and experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting
• Appropriate registration or experience required for the ward
• Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial and leadership training and development relevant to your area of practice in management and leadership

Benefits

• Salary: £47,300 - £53,700 per annum
• Permanent full-time role, 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing by a further 2 days after 5 year’s service)
• Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care settings
• Free Parking on site
• Subsidised meals onsite
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Disclosure check cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Online benefits and cash back rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonus
• Long service awards

How to apply

Reference ID: 2073

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]

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