Care & Support Team Leader (Days)

Cygnet Group

  • Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
  • £60,060 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care on Crocus Ward.You’ll be working 40 hours a week (9am – 5pm) Monday – Friday at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove. Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service is now open and accepting referrals.Crocus Ward, our new 20 bed female emergency acute inpatient service, provides a safe and stabilising environment for women experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.The ethos of Crocus Ward is to assess and treat women in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.**You must have experience of managing a fast pace Acute mental health ward**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 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 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
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
  • 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
  • Plus much more
You are…
  • Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
  • Familiar with in an inpatient setting – 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.Benefits & RewardsNHS Staff DiscountsCygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.On-site BenefitsCygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.Enhanced MaternityIn addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.Group PensionWe'll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.Plan your commuteCygnet Hospital KidsgroveNewcastle-under-Lyme
West Midlands
ST7 4JAOur application process01Step 1Application SubmissionYour application is received and reviewed by our recruitment team.02Step 2Automated ConfirmationYou'll receive an automated email confirming receipt of your application.03Step 3Application ReviewWe carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.04Step 4Initial ScreeningIf your application is suitable, you'll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call.05Step 5InterviewIf you meet the screening criteria, you'll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you're applying to.06Step 6Feedback and OfferFollowing the interview, you'll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.Support for Your Job ApplicationFrom refining your CV to preparing for your interview, our free career resources give you the tools and advice you need to feel confident at every stage.

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