Ward Manager Acute Ward

Priory; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health facility in Chelmsford is seeking a Ward Manager for their Acute Ward. This full-time position involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team, managing ward resources, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates should be NMC or HCPC registered with significant supervisory experience and skills in managing clinical audits and service improvements. The role requires resilience and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ supervisory experience in a relevant care setting.
• Registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Manage ward and resources effectively.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
• Provide clinical supervision and mandatory training.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Staff supervision

Clinical audit

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Supervisory experience

Job description

Priory Hospital Chelmsfordis looking to recruit a Ward Manager Acute Ward to join the team CAMHS Ward Manager for our 11 bedded ward for young people aged between 13 and 18 years at the Priory Hospital Chelmsford. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours

Chelmer Ward and The Lodge are private general psychiatry and addiction treatment facilities. We offer support to people in crisis with mental health issues, such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and trauma. The ward has a multidisciplinary team consisting of experienced consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, mental health nurses and therapists, who provide person-centred care, in collaboration with the patient, to allow them to maximise their recovery journey.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Ward Manager Acute Ward,you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• Manages the ward and resources effectively, taking steps to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills is in place including effective rota management, annual leave and training arrangements.
• Has full oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorised individual to ensure rota management and erostering standards are maintained and are effective.
• Ensures that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD requirements and complete mandatory training.
• Addresses shortfalls in development and ensures that training and performance issues are addressed

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will be registered with the NMC or HCPC, with at least two years’ supervisory experience in a relevant care setting. They should be a trained Assessor/Supervisor, computer literate, and committed to ongoing professional development. Experience in clinical audit, service improvement, and managing multiple priorities is essential, along with previous experience supervising nursing or care staff.

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