Ward Manager

We are seeking a full time Ward Manager to work on our 12 bedded female acute unit. The successful candidate will manage the ward and its resources, taking appropriate action to ensure that standards of care are exceptional. You will be responsible for ensuring care plans reflect the needs of patients and that your team receive timely clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD and complete mandatory training. You will work closely with other ward managers to plan and implement quality improvement initiatives across the service, ensure adherence to policy and legislation, complete regular site and organisational audits, act as a role model for others and demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills.

If you would like to join our team and partake in the innovative growth and expansion of our services- we invite you to apply.

The nursing team work closely with our established mental health professionals including consultant psychiatrists, doctors and the committed therapy team. You will have the support of our excellent health care assistants. The senior management team will listen to your thoughts and ideas and you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of our acute services. You will provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team. You will therefore act as a visible role model to promote a culture of learning development, inquiry and team vision.

If you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, work well in a team and want to work within a setting that seeks to help improve people’s health and well-being, This is an exciting time to join Priory Hospital Ticehurst’s female acute service., RMN Qualification

Current NMC registration with no restrictions on practice

2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity

Current training in mentorship

Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial and leadership training

Excellent organisational and IT skills as you will be responsible for roster management

Proficiency in report writing

Benefits include but not limited to a competitive salary plus location allowance, child care vouchers, free car parking and a contributory pension scheme. You can even enjoy lunch with your colleagues in our highly subsidised staff canteen.