Ward Manager (RMN)

NHS; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Yorkshire is seeking a Ward Manager to lead and inspire a dedicated team in delivering exceptional care at Cygnet Hospital Bierley. This role involves overseeing clinical services, ensuring high standards of patient care, and supporting staff development. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities and experience in mental health settings. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, along with attractive benefits such as free meals and parking.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free parking

RCNi membership

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• Committed to leading and inspiring staff in a clinical setting.
• Experienced in managing change and development of clinical services.
• Familiar with Mental Health Act and latest nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the best care in a mental health setting.
• Provide oversight and suggestions for ward development.
• Maintain user-focused service delivery evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Clinical service improvement

Patient safety

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

We are looking for a confident Ward Manager with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 37.5 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bierley.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 Manager who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You'll be working 37.5 hours a week at Cygnet 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.

• 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? Well offer you

• 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.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.