Registered Deputy Ward Manager

Registered Deputy Ward Manager - RMN/RNLD

Location: County Durham, United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £44,648 DOE + £5000 Welcome Bonus

Looking to join a dynamic and innovative team in the field of mental health care? Look no further than our client! Established over four decades ago, they've become pioneers in providing top-tier mental health, specialist care, education, and social services across the United Kingdom. We are currently seeking a Registered Deputy Ward Manager to join our purpose-built facility in Darlington, providing acute adult mental health services.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Ward Manager in the delivery of excellent care and the ongoing development and improvement of the ward.
• Ensuring that the ward team possesses the skills, knowledge and motivation to deliver the highest quality of care to service users with complex mental health conditions who require stabilisation in a safe and secure environment.
• Ensuring that they and the team uphold MHA and MCA standards and work to uphold the NMC's code of practice
• Ensuring all relevant policies are in place, reviewed and updated as and when necessary in liaison with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team
• As well as clinical duties, the appointed person will be expected to deputise in the Ward Manager's absence

Requirements:

• A relevant nursing qualification (RMN or RNLD) and current NMC registration,
• Relevant experience demonstrating your expertise and commitment to the field.
• Noticeable leadership skills along with a strong drive to develop other members of the team and themselves.
• Exceptional teamwork skills, coupled with self-motivation and adaptability to thrive in our 24/7 operational environment, which includes weekends, holidays, and night shifts.
• A deep-seated dedication to patient-centred care and adherence to evidence-based practice, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.
• A relentless drive for personal growth and professional development, embracing opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge base.

Join us in this rewarding position where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of others, and where continuous learning and development are not just encouraged but celebrated.

Benefits include:

• Welcome bonus - £5,000
• Relocation support
• Reduced rates for gym memberships and private healthcare.
• Leadership and management development
• Payment of NMC fee
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Full induction and training package
• Supplemented meals
• Free parking

Merco is a reputable framework agency that has been recruiting clinical staff into the NHS and private sector since 2002.

For more information on this role, please do not hesitate to call us on (phone number removed).