Ward Manager : Mixed Acute Ward

TipTopJob; Bristol; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits for a dedicated Ward Manager to join a leading mental health hospital in Bristol. This is a full-time role where you will oversee nursing staff, ensuring the highest standards of care while fostering a culture of learning and professionalism. As a key leader, you will manage the staff rota, lead recruitment efforts, and ensure compliance with mental health legislation. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a welcome bonus and opportunities for professional development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in mental health care. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free Parking on site

Subsidised meals onsite

Enhanced maternity pay

Disclosure check cost coverage

Comprehensive induction

Online benefits and cash back rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC Pin.
• 2+ years' supervisory experience in a relevant care setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing staff rota and ensure effective rota management.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts for the ward and hospital.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and compliance with legislation.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Leadership Skills

Mentoring

Clinical Investigations

Medicines Management

Education

NMC Pin

Job description

A brilliant new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager - Mixed Acute Ward to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stapleton, Bristol area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This is one of UK's leading hospitals for the treatment of individuals, families, and couples facing a wide range of psychiatric conditions.

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

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Full 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.
2. 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.
3. Takes appropriate action to ensure that the standard of care that patients receive is of the highest standard.
4. Actively lead on the recruitment and retention of staff to the ward and hospital.
5. Undertakes and completes clinical investigations, complaints, and HR investigations, ensuring these are completed thoroughly, promptly, and to a high standard.
6. Ensures that the legislative frameworks regarding the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberties are applied in accordance with Company Policy and National Requirements.
7. 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.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

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

The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of GBP47,375 - GBP53,329 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

1. GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus + Enhancements.
2. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing by a further 2 days after 5 years' service).
3. Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care.
4. Free Parking on site.
5. Subsidised meals onsite.
6. Enhanced maternity pay.
7. Disclosure check cost coverage.
8. Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training.
9. Online benefits and cash back rewards.
10. Cycle to work scheme.
11. Contributory pension scheme.
12. Refer a friend bonus.
13. Long service awards.

Reference ID: 6872. For this fantastic job role, please call on # 638 # or send your CV.