Deputy Ward Manager

As a Deputy Ward Manager, either on our acute or PICU ward, you will:

• Play a key leadership role in providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients.
• Support the Ward Manager in day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth running of the ward.
• Lead and motivate a skilled team of nurses and healthcare staff.
• Contribute to clinical governance and service improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Support Service Lead in managing sickness and absence on a shift basis and in the absence of the Ward in line with policy, in partnership with HR and the principles of safe staffing.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, including interview panels and formal induction programme.
  
• Liaise with service lead when reviewing ward basic protocol
• To be scheduled for weekly on call duty at least once a month
• Attend service improvement meetings such as clinical improvement , restrictive practice , team meeting and other practice review meeting as scheduled

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and ongoing training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients.

Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or RNLD with active NMC registration.
• Experience in a leadership role within a mental health setting.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Sound IT skills
• A passion for improving mental health care services.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working as a nurse in a mental health setting.
• Experience in OPMH care or PICU is desirable
• You must have outstanding communication skills, excellent clinical skills and be motivated to offer the highest standards of care.