Ward Manager

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of UK's 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**

As the Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

• You will lead an established ward team, playing a key role in the ongoing development of this Specialist Service at the hospital
• You will be responsible for the provision of high quality nursing care
• Ensuring safe staffing levels and delivering excellent management of the people in your team
• Participate fully in the multi-disciplinary team, with involvement in assessment, planning and evaluation of care but also undertaking direct patient care as required
• You will ensure that your ward complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards
• Provide cover as Senior Nurse on Call as part of a rota

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

• Essential experience in leading ward teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A patient-focussed approach
• Commitment to delivering high quality care
• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of working in a PICU setting would be welcomed

The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £45,024 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week from Mon-Fri. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Many benefits in line with the NHS
• Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Access to development opportunities including
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications
• Leadership & management development
• Support with your Revalidation
• NMC Payment in full
• Long service awards
• Birthday day off

Reference ID: 1543

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV