An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stockton:on:the:Forest, York area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service **To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Registered Nurse (RMN or RNLD) with a current active NMC Pin** As the Ward Manager your key responsibilities include: * Manages the ward and resources effectively, taking steps to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills is in place including effective rota management, annual leave/training arrangements and sickness and absence management * Ensures that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD requirements and complete mandatory training * Addresses shortfalls in development and ensures that training and performance issues are addressed * Recognises and rewards positive performance by the nursing staff, commensurate with their roles and responsibilities * Actively contribute to the recruitment and retention of staff to the ward and hospital * Ensures that clinical communication, records, handovers, reports and other patient related information is conveyed and recorded promptly and accurately The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: * Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial and leadership training and development relevant to your area of practice in management and leadership * Competent computer skills * Staff rostering capability / knowledge * At least 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant clinical setting * Experience of clinical audit and/ or service improvement based on evidence desirable The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of GBP53,881.36 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: * Access to CPD (Continued Professional Development) * Clear salary progression plan * Clear career pathway * Access to employee assistance programme * Access to Benefits Portal * Funded DBS * 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) * Birthday leave * Ability to accrue additional annual leave with service * Free parking * Subsidised meals Reference ID: 6987 for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV