Ward Manager

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 Ward Manager who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You'll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Alders Clinic.

Cygnet Alders Clinic is a 20 bed rehabilitation service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.

At Cygnet Alders Clinic we provide a specialist psychologically informed personality disorder pathway across three living areas; Severn, for assessment and stabilisation; Avon, where service users move as they engage and progress with their treatment pathway; and Coln, which focuses on transitioning to the community.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Your day-to-day...

Salary - £ 61,590

• 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
  
• Participate in the manager's 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 & documentation
  

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• NHS & employee discount scheme
  
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
  
• Free parking
  
• Bespoke career pathways
  
• Plus much more
  

You are...

• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
  
• Familiar with in an inpatient setting - preferably acute or forensic settings
  
• 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
  

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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