Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)

Cygnet Health Care; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Chesterfield is seeking a Ward Manager to lead and inspire the nursing team at Cygnet Acer Clinic. The role involves coordinating clinical operations, compliance with regulations, and actively participating in patient recovery strategies. Ideal candidates are experienced leaders with a strong nursing background. The position offers competitive perks, including NHS discounts and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

NHS & employee discount scheme

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering improvement strategies.
• Experienced in managing change and leadership initiatives.
• Familiar with inpatient settings, preferably acute or forensic.

Responsibilities

• Provide highest standard of nursing care.
• Coordinate clinical aspects of the ward.
• Implement clinical and administrative policies.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing care

Policy compliance

Patient recovery focus

Resilience

Job description

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

You'll be working 40hours 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Your day-to-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 manager's 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? We'll offer you

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 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.