Ward Manager

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Newark, Nottinghamshire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers. This is a purpose-built low secure hospital which offers personalised assessment and recovery-based treatment pathways, including a trauma specific pathway, for women with complex care needs.

• Ensure a safe and effective duty rota for the ward nursing team, exploring safe provision of the service through skill-mix review, allocation of workload and allocation of staff.
• Ensure the timely and appropriate admission and discharge of patients.
• Investigate complaints and untoward incidents occurring on the ward, compile responses and action plans. Ensure all untoward incidents are reported through the IR1 Reporting System and action accordingly.
• Ensure that all policies, procedures, guidelines and work instructions that relate to the wards are regularly reviewed and updated if required.
• Undertake a unit wide role when on duty in terms of ensuring overall cover for the hospital and providing senior clinical nurse advice and support on issues as they arise.

• Minimum of 2 years senior level experience within a mental health setting.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Ability to take responsibility for daily operational ward management.
• Up to date on current nursing practice.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Effective leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ward budget/resource management.

To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin.

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Access to our Rewards and Benefits platform Ely:
  
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  Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind.
• Stream: instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be.
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time.
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future.
• Subsidised meals and onsite free parking.

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Please call on 638 or send your CV.