Ward Manager, CYGNET

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s 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 who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care. You’ll be working 42 hours a week at Cygnet Wallace Hospital . Situated in a residential area of Dundee, Cygnet Wallace Hospital is an 18‑bed specialist high‑dependency complex care service providing assessment and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities, with or without autistic spectrum disorder, as well as complex needs and behaviours. The team can also support those who have additional mental or physical health needs and those detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act. We accept emergency referrals and manage them quickly to ensure smooth transition for service users. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts, and a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Your day‑to‑day Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff Co‑ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure cooperation between clinical departments Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence‑based practice Participate in the manager’s on‑call system to provide the first point of contact for ward‑based staff, outside of normal working hours Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation Benefits NHS & employee discount scheme 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet Most of our sites provide free meals on shift Free parking Bespoke career pathways Salary – £56,238 per annum Plus much more Qualifications Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision Familiar with inpatient settings – preferably acute or forensic settings Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others 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 monitor, manage & reduce risk Cygnet has been providing a national network of high‑quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. #J-18808-Ljbffr