Role Summary
We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager who can lead, inspire and oversee the delivery of the very best care within our CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.
Working hours: 40 hours per week (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.
Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.
An individual service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces, including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. In addition, there is a diverse educational programme via the on‑site Forestwood School.
You will also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts, and various healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Main duties of the job
* 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 the manager’s on‑call system to provide the first point of contact for ward‑based staff, outside of normal working hours
* Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation
Benefits
* Salary: £58,920 per annum
* Free meals on shift
* Free parking
* Bespoke career pathways
* Plus many other benefits
Qualifications
* An experienced RMN or RNLD with a current Pin Number, at least two years experience, ideally within a CAMHS setting.
* Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision.
* Familiar with working in an inpatient setting.
* Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others.
* 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.
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.
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