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An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Attleborough, Norfolk area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital is a large bedded mental health centre which provides care to adolescents and young adults, aged 12 upwards, who have complex needs, including acute mental illness and developmental disorders

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As the Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Being a clear leader for the Nursing team and managing shifts
• Providing high quality care for adult patient
• Developing therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement.
• Following all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice
• Contributing to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress
• Mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team
• Promoting professional development within the team
• Develop a culture of learning from lessons on the ward and encourage delivery of a professional service
• Lead the team by being a positive role model in all aspects of the work
• Ensure care and treatment is delivered in collaboration with the patient and carer
• Provide direction, support and guidance to the staff ensuring all staff have regular supervisions
• Responsible for the quality of care delivered and that all compliance requirements are met

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Post registration qualification of at least 3 years
• Experience in ‘acute adult service' would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience in a supervisory role
• A recognised mentoring certificate is preferable
• The ability to assess and teach junior staff
• A proven ability to co-ordinate care, prioritise tasks and manage Health & Safety issues
• The drive to learn and develop
• A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice
• A flexible, positive, team-orientated approach

The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £47,375 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

**£5,000 Welcome Bonus**

• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays with length of service
• Extra Service Annual leave awards
• Career development - progress across the Staff Nurse grading is via a distinct career path
• A contributory pension scheme
• An employee assistance programme
• Free meals/refreshments when on duty
• Free car parking
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs), paid as a lump sum
• Moving less than 100 miles up to £1,500 - If more than 100 miles up to £3,000 - To be repaid if individual does not complete probation & leaves
• Payment into the pension scheme
• CPD top up
• Donation to a charity of their choice

Reference ID: 2306

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV