Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) - Sunrise Ward

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN / RNLD) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.You'll be working 40 hours a week (Monday Friday 9am 5pm) at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.We are looking for a Ward Manager to join us on Sunrise Ward.Sunrise Ward at Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a highly specialised eating disorder service for women, including those with extremely low BMIs. We focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.Our team works hard to create a cheerful, non-institutional environment, and to support individuals in their recovery and personal transformation. We make use of a range of therapies including psychodynamic, family, occupational, art, drama and complementary therapies. We also believe very strongly in patient-centred care, and involve our service users in shaping their own treatment, and in all aspects of hospital life.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN / RNLD) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You'll be working 40 hours a week (Monday Friday 9am - 5pm) at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.

We are looking for a Ward Manager to join us onSunrise Ward.Sunrise Ward at Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a highly specialised eating disorder service for women, including those with extremely low BMIs. We focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.

Cygnet Hospital Ealingprovides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

Services are delivered in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living. The hospital is close to transport links and with ready access to the local community.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff

Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation b etween clinical departments

Provide suggestions, proposals & recommendations to the Hospital Manager aimed at the continued development of the ward

Contribute & participate in planned visits to the ward by professional visitors

Initiate & maintain a monitoring system in relation to professional nursing practice at unit level, including pin numbers & the current registration of all qualified staff

Ensure that the evaluation of service delivery is user (i.e. patient, carer & family) based

Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations

Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations

Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice

Participate unit coordinator rota system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff.

Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

Ensure patients rights to confidentiality are respected & that Cygnet Health Care & professional policies are adhered to.

You are

A qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC pin number

Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision

Familiar with in an inpatient setting

Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others

Experienced working with service users with eating disorders or in a mental health setting

Open, compassionate, honest & resilient

Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans

Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices

Focused on patient recovery to mo nitor, manage & reduce risk

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet

Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support

Bespoke career pathways

Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy

Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations

Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card

Plus much more

Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.