Ward Manager RMN

Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or a seasoned Ward Manager looking for a new ward to make your own, if caring for others and being able to successfully lead a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you, then apply today and join the team in Brighton, East Sussex.

We are looking for a compassionate and highly motivated Ward Manager to lead a dedicated clinical team for a mental health hospital within the Brighton area. You will co-ordinate the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment with 24-hour responsibility for staffing. Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and undertake direct patient care. Manage and direct the delivery of clinical services within the ward, ensuring it complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Registered on the NMC register, Mental Health
* Completed mentorship course
* Experience in working in and site management of an inpatient setting, preferable acute or PICU
* Experience as a Senior Nurse / Charge Nurse
* Relevant sufficient post-registration experience
* 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 1983/2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005, guarding, DOLS & the latest nursing practices
* Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk
* Experience of having difficult conversations with staff, patients and carers

This is a full-time role with a generous salary is on offer for this role up to £50,000 and a generous annual leave and other benefits.

You will be joining an established care organisation with a great reputation, growth plans and great progression opportunities! Does this sound like an exciting next step in your career?

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