Job Description

Ward Manager - Full Time - 47,494 - Private Hospital

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a ward manager for a private mental health hospital located in Altrincham.
The hospital is comprised of three inpatient units, providing specialist care for adults with range of mental health challenges and addictions.
Altrincham also provides established, evidence-based outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder. We also offer private autism assessments for adults.

Duties & Responsibilities

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to patients wellbeing.

We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

Manages the ward and resources effectively, taking steps to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills is in place
including effective rota management, annual leave and training arrangements.

Has full oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorised individual to
ensure rota management and erostering standards are maintained and are
effective.

Ensures that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision,
appraisal, CPD requirements and complete mandatory training.

Addresses shortfalls in development and ensures that training and performance
issues are addressed

About You

What you'll bring to the role Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of clinical audit and/ or service improvement based on evidence
desirable Experience of working in an environment that requires the ability to
manage multiple priorities

Has been a supervisor of nursing or care staff

Benefits

Free on-site parking Supplemented meals 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave Enhanced maternity pay Contributory pension scheme Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme) Access to development opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Leadership & management development Long service award Refer a friend bonuses
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 47,494.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person