Cygnet Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom
Overview
We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager for Cygnet Acer Clinic who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.
Role details
You’ll be working 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm) at Cygnet Acer Clinic. Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs. Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference to others – every day.
Your day-to-day
* Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
* Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure cooperation between clinical departments
* Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations
* Ensure compliance by others with 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
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
* NHS & employee discount scheme
* Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
* Free parking
* Bespoke career pathways
* Plus much more
You are…
* Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
* Familiar with in an inpatient setting – preferably acute or forensic settings
* 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
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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