Ward Manager - Eating Disorder Unit

Reference

PRI71523

Location

Priory Hospital Chelmsford, Stump Lane, Springfield, Essex, CM1 7SJ

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Salary

£45,668 - £51,393 per annum

Hours

37.5

Job Advert - Division Information

About Us:

Situated within three acres of landscaped grounds, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is an independent hospital that specialises in the treatment and management of adults and adolescents with a range of mental health problems. There is a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, which include consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and therapists.

We provide expert treatment for the following services:
• Eating disorders
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Addiction services

Job Advert Location Description

Why Priory?

• Free onsite parking
• Supplemented meals
• Priory Benefits  

 

Job Advert Role Description

Outline of the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and motivated Ward Manager to join our 16 bedded Eating Disorder ward at the Priory Hospital Chelmsford.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Understanding
• Commitment
• Enthusiasm
• Be highly motivated
• Delivering high quality care,
• Have a positive attitude
• Strong organisational skills
• Commitment to maintain excellent customer care and outstanding reputation.
• 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 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/ research-based practice
• Participate in the managers 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
• An experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number
• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with in an inpatient setting in EDU
• 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
• An understanding of the needs of the young person and their families and carers. Providing support to the Charge Nurses, junior staff and the multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants must also have a proven track record  of effective nurse leadership and also have a minimum of 3 years senior nurse experience.

Closing Date

31/01/2023