Ward Manager Job Newark-on-Trent area,Newark on Trent England UK,Nursing

Location: Newark on Trent

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

As The Ward Manager Your

Key Responsibilities Include

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
To investigate complaints and untoward incidents occurring on the ward and compile responses and action plans. Ensure all untoward incidents are reported through the IR1 Reporting System and action accordingly
To 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 the overall cover for the hospital and providing senior clinical nurse advice and support on issues as they arise

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

To have worked at a senior level for a minimum of 2 years 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 on:going 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

Benefits

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:

Vate;
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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