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 lead a Mixed Acute Ward in a renowned mental health hospital in Bristol. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care while fostering a culture of professionalism and development among the nursing staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing staff management, ensuring compliance with mental health legislation, and maintaining the highest standards of care. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this role is perfect for passionate professionals eager to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for development and progression

Free Parking on site

Subsidised meals onsite

Enhanced maternity pay

Disclosure check cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Online benefits and cash back rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC Pin.
• 2+ years in a supervisory role in a care setting is preferred.

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 are maintained.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Leadership

Staff Management

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 hospital is recognized 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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hold oversight of the nursing staff rota and be the authorized individual to ensure rota management and e-rostering standards are maintained and effective. Availability for On Call Rota is required.
2. Act as a highly visible role model, mentor, and leader, creating a culture that promotes learning, development, inquiry, and professionalism, celebrating achievements and sharing learning for the benefit of the ward, hospital, and wider division.
3. Take 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. Undertake and complete clinical investigations, complaints, and HR investigations, ensuring these are completed thoroughly, promptly, and to a high standard.
6. Ensure 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. Be responsible for Medicines Management in their Clinical Area/Ward, ensuring that all Registered Nurses undergo competency-based assessments as part of their induction and facilitate 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.