Job Description
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 within our CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.
You'll be working 40 hours per week (9am to 5pm , Monday to Friday ) at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.
Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.
In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.
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
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 offer you:
Salary: £58,920 per annum
NHS & employee discount scheme
Free meals on shift
Free parking
Bespoke career pathways
Plus much more
You are:
An experienced RMN or RNLD with a current Pin Number, you'll have at least two years' experience, ideally within a CAMHS setting.
Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
Familiar with in an inpatient setting.
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?
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