Ward Manager / Senior Mental Health Nurse

Athona Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Clinical Service Manager (Senior Mental Health Nurse) for a new mental health inpatient service for young people in Surrey. The ideal candidate will manage and develop a highly skilled workforce, ensure compliance with regulations, and deliver exceptional care. This role involves liaising with staff and stakeholders and maintaining business relationships. The position offers a dynamic environment with a supportive team committed to your professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive team

Nationwide vacancies available

Assistance with negotiations

Career development support

Qualifications

• A strong background in clinical services with supervisory experience.
• Full membership or accreditation with a relevant professional institution.
• In-depth understanding of statutory regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a highly skilled workforce.
• Delivery of clinical services business plan.
• Maintain business relationships with referrers.
• Promote effective relationships across teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Team management

Operational expertise

Regulatory compliance

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Post-registration qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Clinical Service Manager or Ward Manager (Senior Mental Health Nurse) to work within new mental health inpatient service for young people in Surrey.

As the Clinical Services Manager, you will liaise with all members of staff and stakeholders to deliver a service-aligned to an outstanding outcome within the CQC regulatory agenda, and act as a clinical and operational expert for clinical services, ensuring exceptional care is delivered and staff are supported.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a highly skilled and motivated workforce through recruitment, selection, development and performance management processes.
• Managing the delivery of the clinical services business plan ensuring the effective and efficient management and control of staffing, budgets, materials and equipment.
• Supporting and contributing to the maintenance of the business relationships liaising with referrers and prospective purchasers.
• Promoting an effective working relationship across the multidisciplinary teams.
• Contributes to the development of Elysium policies, procedures, processes and initiatives.
• Ensuring clinical services comply with statutory regulations and current legislation meet quality standards and deliver against key performance indicators.
• Ensuring site objectives are being met and encouraging a high quality of service to attract new service users.

Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification and recognised post-registration qualification
• Full membership/accreditation with a relevant professional institution
• A detailed understanding of statutory regulations
• Financial and people management skills
• Relevant experience including previous supervisory/managerial experience for a group of professional staff.

What Can Athona Offer You?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Amy on 01277 245865 or drop an email to [e-mail]