Ward Manager (RMN / RNLD) - Upping Ward

Cygnet Health Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Ward Manager to oversee the delivery of exceptional care for women with complex mental health needs. This role involves leading a team on Upping Ward, ensuring high standards of nursing care, and fostering a supportive environment. Candidates must hold a valid RMN/RNLD qualification and have a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

50% NMC registration renewal paid

Free meals and on-site parking

Gym Discounts and Fitness Consultations

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• A qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC pin number.
• Experience in managing teams and clinical settings.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality nursing care.
• Co-ordinate clinical aspects of the ward.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate care

Change management

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)

Tools

NMC Registration

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.Youll be working 40 hours a week (Monday Friday 9am 5pm) with bleep cover one day a week 7.30am-8pm at Cygnet Hospital Beckton.We are looking for a Ward Manager to join us on Upping Ward. Upping Ward is our Intensive Support Service for women with a diagnosis of personality disorder and complex mental health needs. The service pathway provides a robust programme of care for women with challenging high risk behaviour who experience difficulties with engagement with therapeutic programmes. We aim to meet the needs of these women, who may have had previous inappropriate placements, in a less restrictive setting.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Beckton is a specialist service for women, situated in the East End of London. We provide a comprehensive service across four specialist wards; PICU, Acute, Tier 4 Personality Disorder and Personality Disorder for women with complex mental health needs.This is a unique opportunity to work within forward-thinking hospital with a drive for innovation and creativity; we are looking for a motivated leader to share our passion for new ideas and drive for sustained high quality care delivery as part of a supportive team.

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

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

Youll be working40hoursa week(Monday Friday 9am 5pm) with bleep cover one day a week 7.30am-8pm atCygnet Hospital Beckton.

We are looking for a Ward Manager to join us on UppingWard.Upping Ward is our Intensive Support Service for women with a diagnosis of personality disorder and complex mental health needs. The service pathway provides a robust programme of care for women with challenging high risk behaviour who experience difficulties with engagement with therapeutic programmes. We aim to meet the needs of these women, who may have had previous inappropriate placements, in a less restrictive setting.

Cygnet Hospital Beckton is a specialist service for women, situated in the East End of London. We provide a comprehensive service across four specialist wards; PICU, Acute, Tier 4 Personality Disorder and Personality Disorder for women with complex mental health needs.

This is a unique opportunity to work within forward-thinking hospital with a drive for innovation and creativity; we are looking for a motivated leader to share our passion for new ideas and drive for sustained high quality care delivery as part of a supportive team.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every 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 unit coordinator rota system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours (one day per week 7:30am 8:00pm)
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

Why Cygnet? Well 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 will have....

• A qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC pin number
• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with in an inpatient setting (preferably experience of working in personality disorders/acute setting)
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• Experiencedworking with service users withpersonality disorder
• 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

Please refer to the job description

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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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.