Deputy Ward Manager : Acute
A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Ward Manager: Acute to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in Preston, Lancashire. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers
This is an independent mental health hospital, specialising in the management and treatment of acute mental ill health and eating 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 Deputy Ward Manager, Your Key Responsibilities Include
- The facilitation, promotion, and supervision of education, clinical practices, and audit
- The management of the clinical area in the absence of the manager
- Overseeing the assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and having a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provision
- Identifying and contributing to others' training needs
- Ensuring the promotion of issues of equality, diversity, and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation
- Ensuring effective communication pathways exist
- Operational Lead with Ward Manager with regards to the provision of inpatient care
- To facilitate and support the group programme for Service Users
Experience
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
- Clinical supervision experience essential
- Evidence of CPD and intent to maintain and develop CPD and leadership
- Good computer skills
- Experience in Acute Mental Health
- At least 18 months, or equivalent post-registration experience, preferred
- Mentorship is desirable; however, training could be provided
The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of GBP43,014- GBP46,314 per annum.
Benefits
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:
- Disclosure check cost coverage
- Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday Holiday: your birthday as an extra day of annual leave
- Free on- site parking and free meals on duty
- Free access to our on: site gymnasium
- Online benefits and cash back rewards
- Cycle to work scheme
- SMART Pension option
Reference ID: 7136
Apply for this fantastic job role, please call 638 or send your CV
