An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Attleborough, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers This hospital is a large bedded mental health centre which provides care to adolescents and young adults, aged 12 upwards, who have complex needs, including acute mental illness and developmental disorders **To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a current active NMC Pin** As the Ward Manager your key responsibilities include: * Being a clear leader for the Nursing team and managing shifts * Providing high quality care for adult patient * 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 and supporting student nurses and other members of the team * Promoting professional development within the team * Develop a culture of learning from lessons on the ward and encourage delivery of a professional service * Lead the team by being a positive role model in all aspects of the work * Ensure care and treatment is delivered in collaboration with the patient and carer * Provide direction, support and guidance to the staff ensuring all staff have regular supervisions * Responsible for the quality of care delivered and that all compliance requirements are met The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: * Post registration qualification of at least 3 years * Experience in acute adult service would be advantageous but not essential * Experience in a supervisory role * A recognised mentoring certificate is preferable * The ability to assess and teach junior staff * A proven ability to co:ordinate care, prioritise tasks and manage Health and Safety issues * The drive to learn and develop * A commitment to patient:centred care and to values:based and evidence:based practice * A flexible, positive, team:orientated approach The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of GBP47,375 per annum. 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: **GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus** * 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays with length of service * Extra Service Annual leave awards * Career development : progress across the Staff Nurse grading is via a distinct career path * A contributory pension scheme * An employee assistance programme * Free meals/refreshments when on duty * Free car parking * Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs), paid as a lump sum * Moving less than 100 miles up to GBP1,500 : If more than 100 miles up to GBP3,000 : To be repaid if individual does not complete probation and leaves * Payment into the pension scheme * CPD top up * Donation to a charity of their choice Reference ID: 2306 for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV