Ward Manager (RMN)

Cygnet; Bradford; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking a professional and confident Ward Manager to oversee mental health services. You will lead the team in ensuring high-quality care while managing recovery-oriented approaches. The role offers a salary of £57,200 per annum, benefits including NHS discounts, free meals on duty, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates are experienced in clinical settings, committed to patient rights, and knowledgeable about mental health practices.

Benefits

NHS & employee discount scheme

Free meals on duty

Free parking

RCNi membership

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering improvement strategies in clinical services.
• Experienced in managing change and developing others.
• Familiar with inpatient settings and current nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide suggestions and recommendations to the Hospital Manager.
• Participate in planned visits by professional visitors.
• Monitor professional nursing practices at unit level.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Compassion

Audit competency

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Managerwho can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You’ll be working 37.5hours a weekatCygnet Hospital Bierley.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.

The hospital is set across four wards offering single‑sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.

Your day-to-day…

• Provide suggestions, proposals & recommendations to the Hospital Manager aimed at the continued development of the ward
• Contribute & participate in planned visits to the ward by professional visitors
• Initiate & maintain a monitoring system in relation to professional nursing practice at unit level, including pin numbers & the current registration of all qualified staff
• Ensure that the evaluation of service delivery is user (i.e. patient, carer & family) based
• Advise non‑clinical staff within the hospital on management of patients with mental illness
• Ensure patients’ rights to confidentiality are respected & that Cygnet Health Care & professional policies are adhered to.

You are…

• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with an in‑patient setting
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following‑up & ensuring completion of action plans
• Well‑informed of the Mental Health Act & the latest nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• £57,200 Per Annum
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking
• RCNi membership
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more.

Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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