Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)

Cygnet

Chesterfield

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 68,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

£58,920 Per Annum

NHS & employee discount scheme

Free meals on duty

Free parking

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Job summary

Cygnet Acer Clinic in Derbyshire is seeking a Ward Manager to lead and inspire the Upper Ward team, ensuring delivery of high-quality care for women with complex mental health needs. The role involves governance, supervision of nursing practice, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and patient safety.

The post is based on a 40-hour week on the Upper Ward, with opportunities for professional development and a structured pathway within Cygnet Health Care.

Responsibilities

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 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

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 working40 hours a week(Upper Ward)atCygnet 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.

Upper Ward:

Acer Upper is a mental health acute service for women, based at Cygnet Acer Clinic in Derbyshire.

The ward provides assessment and treatment for women experiencing a mental health crisis who require an emergency admission.

Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Our approach is recovery focused and supported by a comprehensive multidisciplinary team, contributing to shorter lengths of stay.

We also benefit from a highly specialised personality disorder service on site, and can offer a pathway for women that may require an extended therapy programme.

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...