At Cygnet you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on service users & their families.
We are looking for an experienced Ward Manager (RMN / RNLD) to join us on our Female Complex Mental Health and Autism Ward at Cygnet Harrow.
Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.
This role is based on Springs Ward, our service for women with mental illness and/or autism, with other complex needs. The service offers a robust environment for women to achieve their goals in order to progress towards greater independence.
With high staffing levels the service aims to help individuals stabilise and enable them to safely return to the community, or the least restrictive environment for them, as quickly as possible.
Your Day-to-Day…
* The post-holder will have overall management responsibility for the delivery of service user centred care within the ward, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
* To lead a team of nursing staff in the delivery of high quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal take place.
* You will manage operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered and co-ordinate multidisciplinary working.
* You will maintain excellent communication and working relationships with all team members and other services within Cygnet Hospital Clifton ensuring effective interface and continuity of care between disciplines and services.
You will have…
* Experience as a Registered Nurse (RMN / RNLD / Staff Nurse) with a current Pin Number
* The ability to delegate in a clinical management role or have worked as a Ward Manager or Deputy, Senior Nurse or Clinical Team Leader
* Compassion, resilience and excellent interpersonal skills
* The ability to maintain documentation and undertake audits
* A good understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 & latest nursing practices
* A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
* Dedication to empower & support service user independence
* Registered Mental Health Nurse / RMNs with interests in leadership, research & risk assessment are encouraged to apply.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
* An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
* Expert supervision & support
* Free Health Cash plan
* 24 hours free GP support line
* Free life assurance cover
* Free eye tests
* Car lease discounts
* Discounted gym membership
* Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
* Pension scheme
* Employee NHS - discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
* Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below or send your CV to
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.