RMN Deputy Ward Manager

We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services for an RMN Deputy Ward Manager to join the team within a private hospital in Dewsbury which is a 32 bedded locked service, supporting two different service user groups:

One Ward focuses upon the active rehabilitation of men with mental health issues. The emphasis is upon stabilising mental health, reducing risks and enhancing independent living skills, with a view to reintegration into the community. This is a 16 bed ward.

The other supports men with dementia, and behaviours that challenge. This is also a 16 bed ward. Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment and care, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to join an established team caring for two groups of patients with Neurodegenerative disorder and Mental illnesses requiring rehabilitation. You will work closely with other members of the MDT and be supported by the site Consultant Psychiatrist.

The post holder will provide day-to-day nursing input on the wards and will receive clinical supervision and support in professional development and CPD.

The above role will be primarily focused around the effective delivery of clinical care and working towards improving standards within the clinical areas of the service on Jubilee Ward.

The role of the Deputy Ward Manager is to provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Ward Manager. They will have clinical experience and leadership that provides expertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall. They will have defined delegated responsibilities from the Ward Manager.

The nursing team play a vital leadership role on the ward – coordinating our clients efforts, maintaining quality standards, responding creatively to new challenges and ensuring that patients received the best possible care at all times. That brings variety and responsibility, of course, but it also offers you tremendous scope to use your initiative and develop your skills. You will work as an integral and respected member of the wider medical care team, and your ideas and experience will help us develop best practice and enhance the quality of patient care.

This is a full time permanent post and offers a salary of £39,847 + £4,000 welcome bonus, plus

• Many benefits in line with the NHS

• Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team

• Free on-site parking

• Enhanced maternity pay

• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare

• Access to development opportunities including:

• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel

• Leadership & management development

• Support with your Revalidation

• NMC Payment in full

• Long service award

An excellent career pathway scheme to enable to build a career

For further information please call Maxine on Applyor forward your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the role further