Deputy Ward Manager - Acute Ward

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager - Acute Ward to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Southgate, North London area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of a wide range of mental health difficulties including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse

(RMN) with a current active NMC Pin**

As the Deputy Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Works as Senior Nurse on the ward ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors
• Applies relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team
• Ensures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and those statutory requirements are met
• Undertakes Lead roles for the ward, as agreed with the Ward manager
• Actively supports and contributes to effective multi-disciplinary working

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• The ability to lead and motivate others
• A genuine interest in quality service delivery and development
• The ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Numeracy and evidence of analytical ability
• Experience working in inpatient mental health settings
• Experience in completing audits

The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £41,600 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off work
• Staff dining room with subsidised meals
• Free onsite parking
• NMC Payment in full
• Online benefits and cash back rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• SMART Pension option
• Enhanced Maternity Pay in line with NHS

Reference ID: 5876

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV