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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• 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 of £45,000 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 on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV