Deputy Ward Manager - Adult Acute Services

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager - Adult Acute Services to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Wadhurst, East Sussex area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This special hospital has a reflective location that allows staff to provide a highly therapeutic environment, making the perfect place for individuals to receive specialist, privately-funded therapy & treatment for a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety and stress, as well as outpatient support for addictions

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*To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a current active NMC Pin

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As a Deputy Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Committed to providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients


• Ensuring there is a high standard of care for patients in terms of their mental and physical health


• Act as a role model and provide leadership to more junior staff


• Work effectively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team


• Committed to supervision, appraisal and Continuous Professional Development


• Support with recruitment and retention

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

• Excellent clinical knowledge based on evidence based practice


• Experience of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and writing reports


• Knowledge of Mental Health Act Legislation and statutory regulations


• Experience of staffing, skill mix and leading shifts


• Committed to supporting Junior Staff and Students

The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent annual salary £43,014 - £46,314 per annum DOE.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

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*£7,000 Welcome Bonus

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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)


• A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)


• Private Medical Insurance Scheme


• Life Assurance


• Free meals while on duty


• Care first - Employee Assistance Services


• Continuous learning and development


• Childcare vouchers


• Career development


• Personal health insurance


• An employee assistance programme


• Voluntary benefit

Reference ID: 3422

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV