Leaders in Care UK is helping a leading mental health service that specialises in offering high-quality care to individuals with complex mental health needs. They're currently seeking a Ward Manager to join their Bury Hudson team on a full-time basis (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday). The nurse-qualified role comes with a salary of 56k and attractive benefits.
The Ward Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of one of the company's Medium Secure Personality Disorder Services.
In your first few weeks in this Forensic Ward Manager role, you can expect to:
- Oversee and coordinate all clinical activities within the ward, ensuring effective collaboration and communication between different clinical departments
- Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure that clinical strategies are aligned, and patient care plans are coordinated and consistent
- Regularly review and update policies and procedures to ensure they are in line with best practices and regulatory requirements
- Monitor and audit the adherence of staff to established policies, procedures, and regulations, providing guidance and support to ensure full compliance.
The successful applicant will have extensive experience in a forensic mental health service, specifically in a medium secure setting, demonstrating a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements in this environment. You will also need the following:
- A proven track record of successfully managing complex cases and navigating challenges within forensic mental healthcare settings
- The ability to thrive in a busy environment and effectively oversee day-to-day operations within the ward, showcasing efficiency and effective decision-making skills
- Demonstrated experience managing variable social dynamics within a medium secure Personality Disorder service, maintaining a therapeutic environment while addressing challenges
- The ability to organise and facilitate regular debrief sessions, appraisals and training to offer support and guidance to staff members, addressing challenges and promoting continuous professional development.
If you're looking to impact and create change positively, you'll be rewarded with a salary of 56,000 and benefits including NHS & employee discount scheme, free meals on duty, free parking, bespoke career pathways and much more.
If this full-time Ward Manager job in Bury Hudson motivates and inspires you, please contact Ehsan at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed) or click apply. We'd love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions.
Leaders in Care was founded based on one idea - Staffing should be easy, transparent and effective. Our team knows just how hard people within the healthcare industry work, which means we also recognize the need to deliver a time-saving and efficient service so that you can focus on the people you care for. We incorporate these ideals into our work practices to successfully guide you through the demanding world of healthcare recruitment. Reach out to us, or please refer a colleague today.
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