Job Title: Deputy Ward Manager (RMN)
Location: Preston
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £43,014 - £46,314 per annum, plus £5,000 welcome bonus
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager on one of our client's acute wards, known for its calming and recovery-focused residential treatment for up to 38 service users.
About Our Client:
They are one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, offering a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world-class organisation committed to your development.
Across their network of hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, they are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people they support.
The ideal candidate for this role will:
- Provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Ward Manager.
- Possess clinical experience and leadership skills that instil expertise and confidence in the nursing team and ward overall.
- Undertake defined delegated responsibilities from the Ward Manager, including protected time for Deputy Ward Manager duties and supervisory responsibilities for an agreed group of staff.
To be successful as Deputy Ward Manager, you'll need:
- First level Registered Nurse (RMN)
- Essential clinical supervision experience; training is desirable
- Evidence of CPD and a commitment to maintaining and developing CPD and leadership skills
- Good computer skills
- Experience in Acute Mental Health
- At least 3 years, or equivalent post-registration experience
- Mentorship experience is desirable; however, training can be provided
What you'll receive:
- Excellent salary
- Free on-site parking
- Supplemented meals
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday holiday – Your birthday as an extra day of annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as 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
- Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (terms apply)
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
