Deputy Ward Manager

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Darlington, Country Durham area.

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

This hospital provides specialist inpatient care for adults with mental health needs, who present with complex needs and behaviours that challenge, in a safe and supportive environment

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*To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an RMN or RNLD Nurse with a current active NMC Pin

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As the Deputy Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Ward Manager in providing day to day management and supervision of the ward


• Assisting the Ward manager in providing management and supervision of a team of registered and unregistered staff


• Implementing best practice across the ward


• Support changes within the service


• Responsible for the clinical direction of the service


• Support the delivery of personalised care and contribute to service improvement

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

• Experienced in delivering and receiving supervision


• Ability to access and prioritise clinical situations


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Team player


• The post holder must be experienced in delivering and receiving supervision


• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to be able to assess and prioritise clinical situations


• The management of effective communication between medical and nursing staff both verbal and written is a key element of this role

The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary up to £44,648 per annum.

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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*£5,000 Welcome Bonus + Enhancements

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• Disclosure check cost coverage


• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave


• Free on-site parking and free meals on duty


• Free access to our on-site gymnasium


• Online benefits and cash back rewards


• Cycle to work scheme


• SMART Pension option

Reference ID: 6589

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