Ward Manager

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care. You'll be working 37.5 hours a weekatCygnet Hospital Stevenage. Cygnet Hospital Stevenageoffers a range of secure mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping 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'll offer you... * NHS & employee discount scheme * 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet * Free meals on duty * Free parking * RCNi membership * Bespoke career pathways * Company paid Life Assurance scheme * Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks * Plus much more You... An experiencedRMN or RNLDwith a current Pin Number, you'll have... Essential: * Currently operating as a Ward manager / Head of Care or significant experience in a Senior Nursing role * Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team * Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision, offering support in making clear and consistent clinical decisions along with the ability to lead and motivate a Nursing team effectively * Experience and interest in working in Mental Health. Desirable: * An interest in leadership, research and assessment Cygnet Health Carehas been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for 30 years. Location Information: Cygnet Hospital Stevenageprovides a comprehensive psychological assessment and therapy programme across its four secure wards. Our psychologists are trained in a variety of psychological assessments and therapeutic models, allowing them to offer a personalised package of assessment and therapies to service users. Pattison Ward- Women's Medium Secure Tiffany Ward- Women's Low Secure Peplau Ward- Men's Medium Secure Saunders Ward- Men's Low Secure We also have specialist wards for detained patients: Orchid Ward- Women's Acute Inpatient (Detained patients only) Chamberlain Ward- Specialist PICU Service for Men Our psychologists are trained in a variety of psychological assessments and therapeutic models, allowing them to offer a personalised package of assessment and therapies to service users. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you! Click the link to apply. Employment Type: FULL_TIME