Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) - Eating Disorders

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) - Eating Disorders

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 - Friday 9am - 5pm) at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. We are offering a £3000 welcome bonus for the successful candidate.

We are looking for a Ward Manager to join us on Sunrise Ward. Sunrise Ward at Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a highly specialised eating disorder service for women, including those with extremely low BMIs. We focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards. Services are delivered in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living. The hospital is close to transport links and with ready access to the local community.

Job responsibilities

• 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 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 the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy.
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations.
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card.
• Plus 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 an inpatient setting.
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others.
• Experienced working with service users with eating disorders or in a mental health setting.
• 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.

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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.