Job Description
Ward Manager - Mental Health
Permanent - Dewsbury
£45,000 - depending on experience
As a qualified Ward Manager (RMN), you will ensure young people and adults with acute mental health needs receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.
You will be based on a 16 bedded dementia and neurodegenerative ward. The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:
* Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
* Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
* Providing mentorship and support to team members
* Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided
* Forensic experience is essential
* Prior Management experience in a similar role is essential
Benefits:
* 33 days holiday + bank holidays, which increases with the length of service
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* Paid emergency leave
* Professional development opportunities so that you can build your career with us
* Contributory pension scheme
* Enhanced Private Medical Insurance including access to a private GP service, free screening, and the inclusion of pre-existing conditions.
* Dental Cover
* Recognition schemes for employees
* Eye care scheme with Specsavers
* Online benefits portal with high street and online shopping discounts
* Winter flu jabs
* EAP assistance on a range of topics and concerns
To be considered for this role, please apply today by following the link or sending your CV over to Emily Sim on e.sim@linqhc.co.uk