An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers
This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro:cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour
To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a current active NMC Pin
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting the Ward Manager in providing day to day management and supervision of the ward
* Assisting the Ward manager in providing management and supervision of a team of registered and unregistered staff
* Implementing best practice across the ward
* Support changes within the service
* Responsible for the clinical direction of the service
* Support the delivery of personalised care and contribute to service improvement
Preferred Skills and Experience
* Experienced in delivering and receiving supervision
* Ability to access and prioritise clinical situations
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Team player
* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to be able to assess and prioritise clinical situations
* Effective communication between medical and nursing staff both verbal and written is a key element of this role
Benefits
* Many benefits in line with the NHS
* Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
* Free on-site parking
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare
* Access to development opportunities including:
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership and management development
* Support with your Revalidation
* NMC Payment in full
* Long service award
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