Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) - Eating Disorders

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN / RNLD) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care. You'll be working 40 hours a week (Monday Friday 9am - 5pm) at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.

We are looking for a Ward Manager to join us on Sunrise Ward. Sunrise Ward at Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a highly specialised eating disorder service for women , including those with extremely low BMIs. We focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

Services are delivered 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. The hospital is close to transport links and with ready access to the local community.

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 unit coordinator rota system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff.
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Bespoke career pathways
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Plus much more

• A qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC pin number
• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with in an inpatient setting
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• Experienced working with service users with eating disorders or in a mental health setting
• 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

• Please refer to job description