Ward Manager

An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Ward Manager to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area. As a Ward Manager you will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

The hospital provides care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders or with learning disabilities who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person.

As a Ward Manager your responsibilities include:
• Accepting 24 hour responsibility for the hospital wards on a rotational basis within the framework of the on call structure
• Co-ordinating the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment
• Participating fully with the multi-disciplinary team and undertaking direct patient care
• Managing and directing the delivery of clinical services within the ward or unit
• Providing strong and robust leadership and management in the clinical environment
• Monitoring the performance and conduct of staff and to take corrective action where required
• Promoting and safeguarding the well-being and interests of all patients, employees and visitors
• Responsibility for working within the parameters of the service budget
• Ensuring the confidentiality, security and accuracy of data and information and compliance with Regulatory guidelines
• Maintain standards of competence as defined by the NMC

An ideal Ward Manager must have these skills and experiences as they are beneficial for this position:
• Patient centred care
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Leadership skills
• Management of people skills
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder & Learning Disorder experience
• Experience within a leadership/management capacity
• Experience of working in a CAMHS setting
• Relevant sufficient post registration experience
• Relevant experience in a similar environment
• Proven track record of leadership and management skills

The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent annual salary from £39,000 - £41,000 per annum. This exciting position is a Full Time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and working women support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance Enhanced
• Maternity Package

To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Nurse either RMN, RMNH, RNLD or RN
Reference ID: 2756
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call Lisa Halls on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk