Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a qualified Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) to lead and oversee care delivery at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. This role includes managing clinical policies, ensuring compliance, and supporting junior staff in a therapeutic environment focused on positive patient outcomes. Candidates must have strong leadership qualities, experience in mental health settings, and be committed to patient recovery.

Benefits

50% NMC registration renewal paid

Free meals

Gym discounts

Smart Health Toolkit

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing change and leadership initiatives.
• Familiar with inpatient settings.
• Capable of audits and action plan development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of nursing care.
• Coordinate clinical aspects of the ward.
• Implement and comply with clinical policies.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical compliance

Mental health awareness

Communication skills

Education

Qualified RMN / RNLD with valid NMC pin number

Job description

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN / RNLD) 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 Hospital Ealing.

New Dawn Ward is our 9-bed specialist Tier 4 service, providing treatment, care, and support for women with a personality disorder who are ready to engage in therapy. Our service can support women with a diagnosis of personality disorder who need either: a short-term crisis intervention utilizing a Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) model (e.g., emergency referrals) or a longer-term therapeutic treatment program utilizing the principles of DBT with skills coaching and individual therapy.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalized treatment for service users with eating disorders or personality disorders across two separate wards. Services are delivered in a purpose-built therapeutic environment focused on maximizing positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living. The hospital is conveniently located near transport links and the local community.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then, we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism, and learning disabilities within the UK.

Job responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
• Coordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure cooperation between clinical departments
• Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations
• Ensure compliance by others with policies, procedures & regulations
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/research-based practice
• Participate in the unit coordinator rota system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free meals, on-site parking, and EAP support
• Bespoke career pathways
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24-hour GP service with prescription delivery options
• Gym discounts across the UK, free online fitness classes with ClassPass, nutritional programs, and fitness consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, and Blue Lights Card
• And much more

You are

• A qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC pin number
• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with inpatient settings
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• Experienced working with service users with eating disorders or in mental health settings
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & latest nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk

Cygnet has been providing a high-quality network of mental health services for over 30 years. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.