Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurse

An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurse to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Hassocks, West Sussex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital offers high quality care to patients across a range of service lines including low secure, PICU, locked rehabilitation (Personality Disorder) and acute

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a RMN or RNLD Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As the Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurse your key responsiblities include:

• Being a clear leader for the nursing team on the ward and managing shifts
• Deputising for the Ward Manager providing cover and assisting with the day to day management of the ward and team
• Providing high quality care and leading by example to junior staff
• Developing therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement
• Following all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice
• Contributing to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress
• Mentoring, supporting and supervising student nurses and other members of the team
• Promoting professional development within the team
• Carrying out sit coordination duties when required

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience in a supervisory role
• At least 3 years post registration experience
• The ability to assess and teach junior staff
• A proven ability to co-ordinate care, prioritise tasks and manage health & safety issues
• The drive to learn and develop
• A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice

The successful Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £43,014 - £46,314 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

**£5,000 Welcome Bonus**

• 25 days' annual leave increasing to 30 days with length of service - plus 8 bank holidays.
• Relocation Allowance (please get in touch for more details)**
• Subsidised professional membership and registration
• Career development through Staff Nurse grading system
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible benefits (including preferential rates and access to schemes such as gym membership and shopping discounts)
• Free meals and parking on site

Reference ID: 4623

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV