Ward Manager in Leeds

Ward Manager

Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. - Mental Health HospitalLocation: LeedsSalary: 52,000 per annumPosition: Permanent, Full-TimeService: Specialist Mental Health HospitalThe RoleWe are recruiting for an experienced Ward Manager to join a specialist mental health hospital providing inpatient care for women with complex and enduring mental health needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to take responsibility for the clinical and operational management of a ward within an established specialist service.

As Ward Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the ward, ensuring patients receive a consistently high standard of safe, effective and person-centred care.

Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team and senior clinical leadership, you will provide strong leadership to the nursing team while ensuring the service meets all internal, regulatory and professional standards.

The ServiceThe hospital provides specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with a range of complex needs, including: Personality disordersComplex and enduring mental health conditionsMild to moderate learning disabilitiesPatients detained under the Mental Health ActHigh-dependency and complex presentationsThe service provides a comprehensive pathway of care, including low secure, high dependency/PICU and rehabilitation services. The overall approach focuses on recovery, rehabilitation and delivering care within the least restrictive environment possible.

The multidisciplinary team works closely with patients to maintain therapeutic relationships, promote independence and support individuals towards their optimum level of functioning.

Key ResponsibilitiesAs Ward Manager, you will be responsible for the clinical leadership and operational management of the ward, including: Providing clear and effective leadership to the nursing and wider clinical teamManaging the day-to-day clinical and operational requirements of the wardEnsuring appropriate staffing and effective management of shiftsMaintaining high standards of clinical governance, quality and complianceEnsuring internal policies, professional standards and external regulatory requirements are consistently metDeveloping and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patientsPromoting a patient-centred and recovery-focused approach to careSupporting patient assessments and the development, implementation and review of individual care plansMonitoring patient progress and responding appropriately to changes in clinical presentationWorking collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and senior clinical leadershipProviding supervision, guidance and support to members of the nursing teamManaging challenging situations and responding effectively to changing service requirementsSupporting and mentoring student nurses and less experienced colleaguesPromoting continuous professional development across the wardIdentifying opportunities to improve clinical practice and patient outcomesEnsuring clinical documentation is accurate, comprehensive and completed to the required standardsPromoting an open, professional and positive culture across the serviceAbout YouWe are looking for an experienced nurse with a strong background within inpatient mental health services and the leadership skills required to manage a clinical team effectively. xbpsjku You will be confident operating within a challenging clinical environment and able to balance patient care, team leadership, compliance and the operational requirements of the ward.

Essential RequirementsRegistered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registrationPrevious experience working within an inpatient settingRelevant diploma, degree or equivalent professional experienceRecognised mentorship qualificationStrong clinical knowledge relevant to mental health servicesExperience leading, supporting or supervising members of a clinical teamStrong clinical and managerial skillsAbility to organise and prioritise your own workload and that of othersStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage conflict and challenging situations professionallyEvidence of supporting service improvement within a clinical environmentAbility to mentor, support and develop colleaguesCommitment to delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred careDesirablePrevious Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager or equivalent leadership experienceLeadership or managerial experience within a similar specialist mental health environmentExperience supporting patients with personality disorders and complex mental health needsExperience within low secure, PICU, high dependency or rehabilitation servicesPackage52,000 per annumPermanent, full-time positionOpportunity to lead a specialist inpatient mental health wardEstablished multidisciplinary and senior clinical supportOngoing professional development opportunitiesOpportunity to contribute to the continued development and improvement of the serviceSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.