Deputy Ward Manager - Sunrise Ward

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a professional, confident Deputy Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care. You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (Including shifts from Monday - Sunday on a rota basis), at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.

We are looking for a Deputy Ward Manager to join us on Sunrise Ward, which is our 14 bed specialised eating disorder service for women, including those with extremely low BMIs. We focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home. Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
• Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments
• Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations
• Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

• A qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC pin number with over 2 year experience
• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with an inpatient setting (preferably experience of working within eating disorders)
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk

• Pay rate - £54,554.50 per annum
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Bespoke career pathways
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with Class Pass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card Plus much more

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years - thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.