Unit Manager
Location: Hertfordshire

Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5

The Unit is a 14- bedded inpatient unit that provides assessment and treatment for adults with acute mental health needs.

An opportunity has arisen for a Manager with proven experience in this area to develop this new service. We are looking to recruit an experienced Unit Manager to co-ordinate the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment with 24 hour responsibility for staffing. Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and undertake direct patient care. Manage and direct the delivery of clinical services within a ward or unit, ensuring it complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards.

The post holder will provide clinical and management leadership to the team, including a high standard of clinical care, appraisal and supervision of staff.  As well as the salary the organisation offers a number of other benefits including a contributory pension scheme and a commitment to personal development through internal and external training.  Further to this is the opportunity to work within a leading brand of independent care providers, and to work in a friendly environment committed to the ongoing improvement of care standards. Manager needs to have a good understanding of the Mental Health Act as well as a good operational awareness of the Care Quality Commission Outcomes.

Reference ID: 652

You must be qualified as a RMN with relevant experience.

If you believe you have the right skills for this excellent opportunity then please call  Beth Collins  on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [email protected]

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a disclosure at the enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Services. Further information can be obtained from www.dbs.gov.uk