Job Description

We are looking for a professional, confident

Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)

who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care on

Kingswood Ward.

You'll be working 40 hours a week (9am - 5pm) Monday - Friday

at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone

is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. It is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.

Kingswood Ward

is our 16 bed high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, situated in the Kent Medical Campus. The service is delivered in a purpose-built therapeutic environment, where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes, recovery and reintegration into the community. https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-hospital-maidstone/kingswood-ward/

Your day-to-day...

Demonstrating and upholding the highest standards of nursing care, serving as an exemplary role model to junior staff by showcasing best practices in patient care, empathy, and professional conduct 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 Organise and facilitate regular debrief sessions, appraisals, and training to offer support and guidance to staff members, addressing challenges and promoting continuous professional development Lead by example to ensure that consistently high standards of clinical care and documentation are maintained throughout the ward Participate in the managers on-call system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours

Why Cygnet? Well offer you..

NHS & employee discount scheme 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet 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 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively oversee day-to-day operations within the Ward, showcasing efficiency and effective decision-making skills Strong clinical leadership skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and effective treatment plans within the Service

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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.