PERMANENT Deputy Ward Manager

Here at Staff Partners Mental Health, we have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Deputy Manager for an established private hospital based in Cardiff. 

Job Description:
This role is a full-time permanent position.
The unit includes a variety of facilities, such as three secure gardens, a gym, a hydrotherapy pool, patient practice kitchens, a patient social area, art rooms and dedicated support service areas. The service is currently being developed to provide bespoke treatment packages for a variety of patients with complex mental health needs. The unit will provide a modern, homely environment promoting independence, whilst employing an experienced multi-disciplinary team to oversee and support patient progress.

Responsibilities:

• Have clinical and leadership experience that provides the expertise and confidence required to support the wider nursing team.
• Be able to respond flexibly to change and the developing needs of the service.
• Be responsible for deputising in the absence of the ward manager if necessary and therefore must demonstrate a willingness to develop and expand on their existing roles and responsibilities.
• Be role models for their peers and demonstrate core priory values at all times therefore the expectations of this will need to be clearly set out.

Knowledge / Education / Skills:

• Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN with 2 years post-qualifying experience.
• Relevant clinical experience.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.
• Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practice.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Benefits:

• Excellent salary.
• £5,000 welcome bonus
• Free on-site parking.
• Supplemented Meals on duty.
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays. Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (Laptops / Tablets / Smartphones) and private healthcare.
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Leadership and Management development.
• Long service award.
• Refer a friend bonuses.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now and one of our dedicated recruiters will contact you.
Alternatively, you can reach Chelsea in our team on 01992 245 330. 

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