Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)

Cygnet; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Ward Manager (RMN) to oversee care delivery at its facility. The successful candidate will coordinate clinical operations, support staff development, and ensure compliance with health regulations. Candidates need experience with CQC and mental health legislation, as well as a commitment to high standards of care. This position offers professional development opportunities and various employee benefits.

Benefits

NHS & employee discount scheme

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Bespoke career pathways

Travel and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with external stakeholders including CQC, safeguarding, and commissioners.
• Familiar with an inpatient setting, preferably acute or forensic settings.
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the latest nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care and be a role model to junior staff.
• Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward and ensure co-operation between clinical departments.
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, and development.

Job description

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday only with on call expectations) at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield.

Must have experience in dealing with external stakeholders including CQC, safeguarding and commissioners.

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers a low secure service for women and CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.

Within the adult service, women are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team who are focused on helping service users regain independence, maintain family links and prepare for discharge. There is a focus on community access, therapy and meaningful activity and offering a warm and welcoming environment for the delivery of support and care.

In the separate and distinct CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, young people may be admitted to either our PICU or general CAMHS ward depending on their individual needs. All young people are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team alongside the therapy and education departments.

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.

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.