Ward Manager

Ward Manager

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Springfield, Essex area.

This is an independent hospital that specialises in the treatment and management of adults and adolescents with acute mental health problems.

As the Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

• 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


• Actively lead on the recruitment and retention of staff to the ward and hospital.


• Ensures that clinical communication, records, handovers, reports and other patient related information is conveyed and recorded promptly and accurately


• Takes appropriate action to ensure that the standard of care that patients receive is of the highest standard

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting


• Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial and leadership training and development relevant to your area of practice in management and leadership


• Trained and current Assessor/Supervisor


• Computer literate


• Experience of clinical audit and/ or service improvement based on evidence desirable


• Experience of working in an environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities

The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £50,000 per annum.

• Free on-site parking


• Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave


• Enhanced maternity pay


• 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


• Long service award


• Refer a friend bonus

Reference ID: 7173

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