Ward Manager

You will be working 42 hours a week at Cygnet Wallace Hospital, a residential area of Dundee. The hospital is an 18‑bed specialist high‑dependency complex care service providing assessment and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities, with or without autistic spectrum disorder, and complex needs and behaviours.

We are looking for a professional and confident Ward Manager who can lead, inspire and oversee the delivery of the very best care. The team can also support those who have additional mental or physical health needs, and those who have been detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act. We accept emergency referrals and are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure a smooth transition for service users.

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care and be a role model to junior staff
• Co‑ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward and ensure cooperation between clinical departments
• Implement clinical and administrative policies, procedures and regulations
• Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures and regulations
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings and development of evidence‑based practice
• Participate in the managers on‑call system to provide the first point of contact for ward‑based staff outside of normal working hours
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care and documentation

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free meals on shift at most sites
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Salary – £56,238 per annum
• Other benefits

• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with inpatient settings, preferably acute or forensic settings
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating and developing others
• Open, compassionate, honest and resilient
• Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following up and ensuring completion of action plans
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the latest nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage and reduce risk

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.