Ward Manager (RMN or RNLD)

Integrated Care System; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Ward Manager for Crocus Ward in Staffordshire. You will lead a team to deliver high-quality care for women in an acute mental health setting while ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate should have experience managing similar wards and possess strong leadership skills. This position offers a 40-hour work week with competitive benefits including partial NMC registration renewal coverage and free meals on shift.

Benefits

50% NMC registration renewal paid

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• Must have experience of managing a fast-paced acute mental health ward.
• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across clinical services.
• Familiar with inpatient settings, preferably acute or forensic.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and oversee the delivery of care on Crocus Ward.
• Co-ordinate clinical aspects of the ward and ensure compliance.
• Participate in the managers on-call system.

Skills

Experience in managing an acute mental health ward

Leadership skills

Ability to motivate and develop others

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983

Job description

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care on Crocus Ward.Youll be working 40 hours a week (9am 5pm) Monday Friday at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove. Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service is now open and accepting referrals.Crocus Ward, our new 20 bed female emergency acute inpatient service, provides a safe and stabilising environment for women experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

Main duties of the job

The ethos of Crocus Ward is to assess and treat women in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.**You must have experience of managing a fast pace Acute mental health ward**

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK

Job responsibilities

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

Youll be working 40hours a week (9am - 5pm) Monday - Fridayat Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove. Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service is now open and accepting referrals.

Crocus Ward, our new 20 bed female emergency acute inpatient service, provides a safe and stabilising environment for women experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

The ethos of Crocus Ward is to assess and treat women in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.

**You must have experience of managing a fast pace Acute mental health ward**

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
• Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments
• Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations
• Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice
• Participate in the managers on-call system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You are

• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with in an inpatient setting preferably acute or forensic settings
• 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 1983 & the latest nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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.