Ward Manager - Mental Health Service
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
Salary: £50-55K
About the Home
A warm, person-centred mental health focused service in East Sussex. The service prides itself on a compassionate culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Registered Manager is now looking for an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to support them in leading the team, maintain and exceed our clients high standards, and take a lead on managing the ward's.
The Role
As Ward Manager, you will work closely with the Service Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the service, providing clinical leadership and supporting staff to deliver outstanding, dignified care. This role combines clinical expertise with strong leadership and management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Service Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
- Improve key areas of the latest CQC reports findings, including Clinical aspects
- Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, high-quality nursing care tailored to residents living with mental health conditions.
- Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and care staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.
- Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
- Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
- Oversee medication management and ensure best practice clinical standards are met.
About You:
- Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC PIN is required.
- Previous experience in a senior role within a mental health care setting.
- Strong understanding of mental health care best practice.
- Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate about delivering person-centred care and driving continuous improvement.
- Ability to work autonomously while supporting a collaborative team culture.
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