We are looking for a confident Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Joyce Parker.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (Blythe Ward) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You'll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital.

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our mental health hospital in Coventry, including Brook Ward our 15-bed acute service for men and Blythe Ward, a 12 bed PICU.

Blythe Ward is our new 12 bed male PICU which accepts emergency and crisis admissions. Referrals come to us from all areas, including acute and prison services.

Our aim is a short, rapid intervention to help individuals regain a sense of control and order in their lives, so they can move to a less restrictive care setting and ultimately return home.

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

• 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 managers 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? Well 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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

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Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

West Midlands

CV2 4BF

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