Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)

Cygnet Health Care; Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrow is seeking a passionate Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) to lead a team and deliver high-quality care in mental health settings. You will manage operational resources and ensure the delivery of service user-centered care. The role offers competitive benefits, including an apprenticeship scheme and expert supervision, within a supportive environment focused on patient recovery.

Benefits

Free Health Cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Expert supervision & support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Nurse with a current Pin Number.
• The ability to delegate in a management role.
• A good understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of service user centred care within the ward.
• Lead a team in high quality evidence-based practice.
• Maintain documentation and undertake audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RMN / RNLD)

Job description

We are looking for a confident Ward Manager (RMN / RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 37.5 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Harrow

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 Health Care 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

At Cygnet youll have the chance to make a real impact on service users & their families.

We are looking for an experienced Ward Manager (RMN / RNLD) to join us on our Female Complex Mental Health and Autism Ward at Cygnet Harrow.

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

This role is based on Springs Ward,our service for women with mental illness and/or autism, with other complex needs. The service offers a robust environment for women to achieve their goals in order to progress towards greater independence.

With high staffing levels the service aims to help individuals stabilise and enable them to safely return to the community, or the least restrictive environment for them, as quickly as possible.

Your Day-to-Day

• The post-holder will have overall management responsibility for the delivery of service user centred care within the ward, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• To lead a team of nursing staff in the delivery of high quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal take place.
• You will manage operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered and co-ordinate multidisciplinary working.
• You will maintain excellent communication and working relationships with all team members and other services within Cygnet Hospital Clifton ensuring effective interface and continuity of care between disciplines and services.

You will have

• Experience as a Registered Nurse (RMN / RNLD / Staff Nurse) with a current Pin Number
• The ability to delegate in a clinical management role or have worked as a Ward Manager or Deputy, Senior Nurse or Clinical Team Leader
• Compassion, resilience and excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to maintain documentation and undertake audits
• A good understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 & latest nursing practices
• A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
• Dedication to empower & support service user independence
• Registered Mental Health Nurse / RMNs with interests in leadership, research & risk assessment are encouraged to apply.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Ready to make a positive change?Please click on the apply now link below or send your CV to [e-mail]

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.