Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized mental health service provider in Chesterfield seeks a confident Ward Manager (RMN) to lead clinical care at their Cygnet Acer Clinic. This role requires strong leadership skills, experience in mental health settings, and the ability to inspire a team to deliver outstanding patient care. You will ensure compliance with clinical policies and foster staff development within a supportive environment, while also enjoying perks like free meals and bespoke career pathways.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Bespoke career pathways

Shopping, travel and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing change and motivating teams.
• Familiar with the Mental Health Act 1983 and latest nursing practices.
• Open, compassionate, honest, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the ward team to provide the highest standard of care.
• Coordinate clinical aspects of the ward and ensure department cooperation.
• Support staff through training and appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical care

Communication

Crisis management

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

We are looking for a confident Ward Manager (RMN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 420 hours a week (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

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

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager for Cygnet Acer Clinic who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You'll be working 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm) at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.

Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

• 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

• 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 you'll 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.