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Deputy Ward Manager Nurse RMN RNLD

Pay: £44,648/pa + enhancements

What we offer? - as healthcare professionals we understand the challenges presented by the current healthcare sector, allowing us to provide detailed and honest insight into the role as a colleague. We offer unparalleled support throughout the application process, including 24/7 availability and intensive one-on-one interview preparation, meaning an enviable placement success rate and a 100% feedback rating.

We are looking for Senior Nurse RMN or RNLD with a minimum of 18 months' post-qualification experience

Deputy Ward Manager RMN RNLD essential requirements:

- Valid, active NMC pin with no restrictions present

- At least 18 month of post-qualification experience as RMN or RNLD

The role:

* 2 weeks of induction on starting the role including agreed shadowing time

* Working 20% of contracted hours in supernumerary capacity to undertake the deputy role

* The role is at a 10-bedded female PICU ward that support patients who exhibit mental state or clinical behaviour which seriously compromises their physical or psychological wellbeing or that of others; All patients on PICU are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).

* Able to support junior staff in their professional development, through excellent and effective clinical leadership, mentoring, teaching and sharing of knowledge and practice

* Promote the best interest of clients and carers and ensure that prescribed nursing care in consistently implemented to your allocated patients

* Assess, plan and deliver nursing care which considers patient choices and wishes, while acting as the patients’ named nurse

* Carry out patient assessments and evaluate their progress accurately

* Evaluate and respond to changes in patient conditions as appropriate

* Prioritise nursing duties and delegate as appropriate

* Supervises a defined group of Nursing or HCA colleagues, ensuring they receive management and clinical supervisions

* Maintain a continued level of personal professional development in accordance to preceptorship and revalidation

* Work in accordance with safeguarding adults and children policies and requirements

* Ensure the requirements of the Mental Health, Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Standards are met

* Adhere to Medicine Management policies at all times

* Pay enhancements:

Monday to Friday (nights) 22:00 – 6:30 20% of hourly rate

Saturday All Day 20% of hourly rate

Sunday All Day 50% hourly rate

Bank holidays All Day 50% hourly rate

Post Benefits:

* Annual leave – 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increase with service)

* Birthday holiday

* Enhanced maternity benefits

* Pension scheme

* Private medical insurance for you and your family

* Life assurance

* Medical Indemnity

* Support with professional development and CPD

* Reimbursement of NMC registration fee

* Career progression opportunities

* Free on-site parking

* Free meals on duty

* Flexible benefits (including preferential rates and access to schemes such as gym membership IT, healthcare cash plan, shopping discounts)

* Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3,000 (T&Cs apply)

Apply now to discuss if this role could be a good fit for you