Mentus Recruitment are currently supporting one of the largest mental health independent organisation's in the recruitment of a Ward Manager.
About the role:
The role will be to oversee an11 bedded acute ward for young people aged between 13 and 18 years.You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to the patients wellbeing. The service take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a ward manager,you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
Responsibilities:
* Manages the ward and resources effectively, taking steps to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills is in place including effective rota management, annual leave and training arrangements.
* Has full oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorised individual to ensure rota management and erostering standards are maintained and are effective.
* Ensures that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD requirements and complete mandatory training.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will be registered with the NMC or HCPC, with at least two years supervisory experience in a relevant care setting. They should be a trained Assessor/Supervisor, computer literate, and committed to ongoing professional development. Experience in clinical audit, service improvement, and managing multiple priorities is essential, along with previous experience supervising nursing or care staff.
Benefits:
* Free on-site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
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