Priory Hospital Chelmsfordis looking to recruit a Ward Manager to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. 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
* 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.
* Addresses shortfalls in development and ensures that training and performance issues are addressed
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Job responsibilities
Chelmer Ward and The Lodge are private general psychiatry and addiction treatment facilities. We offer support to people in crisis with mental health issues, such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and trauma. The ward has a multidisciplinary team consisting of experienced consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, mental health nurses and therapists, who provide person-centred care, in collaboration with the patient, to allow them to maximise their recovery journey.
Person Specification
Requirements
* The ideal candidate will be currently registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council as a Registered Mental Health Nurse or with the Health and Care Professions Council, with at least two years experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting. Appropriate registration or relevant ward experience is essential, alongside a willingness to complete further clinical, managerial, and leadership training and development. The candidate should be a trained and current Assessor/Supervisor, with strong computer literacy skills. They will have experience as a registered practitioner in clinical settings relevant to the post, with evidence of continuing professional development. Additionally, the candidate must have prior experience supervising nursing or care staff.
* Experience in clinical audit and/or service improvement based on evidence is desirable, as is the ability to work in environments requiring the management of multiple priorities.
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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