Ward Manager; RMN​/RNLD

Ward Manager post on the secure male mental health ward at Cygnet Bury Hudson, which also supports people with a personality disorder diagnosis. The role centres on leading the ward team, overseeing clinical care and monitoring nursing practice, including staff registrations. It is a 40-hour post, Monday to Friday, with the ward set in grounds that include woodland walks. Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.

• Lead the ward team and oversee the delivery of care
• Propose ward developments and make recommendations to the Hospital Manager
• Contribute to planned professional visits to the ward
• Set up and maintain a monitoring system for nursing practice at unit level, including PIN numbers and the registration of qualified staff
• Ensure service evaluation is based on feedback from service users, carers and families
• Advise non-clinical hospital staff on managing patients with mental illness
• Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and Cygnet and professional policies are followed

• RMN or RNLD registration

• Familiarity with an in-patient setting
• Experience of managing change and leadership initiatives
• Experience of motivating and developing others

• Commitment to delivering improvement strategies across clinical service provision
• Ability to carry out audits and develop, follow up and complete action plans
• Good knowledge of the Mental Health Act and current nursing practice
• Focus on patient recovery, monitoring, managing and reducing risk
• Open, compassionate, honest and resilient

• Enhanced DBS check

• NHS and employee discount scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking
• RCNi membership
• Bespoke career pathways