Ward Manager RMN

Job Description

Sanctuary Health are currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Ward Manger/Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to fill a full-time role based in Coventry. The ideal candidates will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Mental Health Nursing andbe registered with the NMC.The salary for this permanent Ward Manager job is £41,000 per annum (Assignment rate)Main Duties:

• 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 Rostering 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.
• Recognises and rewards positive performance by the nursing staff, commensurate with their roles and responsibilities.
• Acts as a highly visible role model, mentor and leader, creating a culture that promotes learning, development, inquiry and professionalism, celebrates achievements and shares learning to the benefit of the ward, hospital and wider division.
• Disseminates implements and monitors compliance with relevant policy sand statutory requirements of the hospital, division and group.
• Takes appropriate action to ensure that the standard of care that patients receive is of the highest standard
• Ensures that all patients have clear current care plans that reflect their personalised needs, and are evidence based and ensures that family members and carers are suitable engaged based on the needs and wants of the patient.

Requirements of the Ward Manger:

• Be currently registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council as a first level nurse or with the Health Care Professions Council or with Social Work England
• At least 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting.
• Appropriate registration or experience required for the ward
• Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial and leadership training and development relevant to your area of practice in management and leadership.
• Trained and current Mentor/Assessor
• Computer literate
• Have been a registered practitioner, working in clinical settings that are relevant to the post
• 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:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals while on duty
• CarefirstEmployee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Childcare vouchers
• Career development
• Personal health insurance
• An employee assistance programme
• Free car parking

Contact:This Ward Manger job is advertised by Ryan Mann (R.@); if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients requirements.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughoutthe process and into your work placement.