About this role
Job summary Please note that this role is working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm), although the odd weekend working may be required as per the needs of the service. Being a Ward Manager is more than just managing a team. It's being a leader, an expert, being the driving force behind a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within your ward. If you agree, then you're the Ward Manager we're looking for. Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or a seasoned Ward Manager looking for a new ward to make your own, if caring for others and being able to successfully lead a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you, then apply today and join the team at Middlewood Clinic in Midhurst. Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Its a career that you can take pride in and enjoy. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like. With experience from the NHS or private care, you will lead the nursing team provide high-quality care and support for people, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork. As a Ward Manager, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great h
Main duties of the job As a Ward Manager at Elysium Healthcare, working at the Middlewood Clinic in Midhurst, West Sussex, you'll work 37.5 hours per week, mainly Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, with occasional weekend shifts as required by the service. Your role involves leading a team, offering clinical leadership, and being a driving force for positive culture on the ward. Whether you're advancing from being a senior nurse or looking to make a new ward your own, this is a position for those who naturally excel in caring for others and leading teams. Middlewood Clinic provides specialized care for those with eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. The facility offers a supportive environment, consisting of a 12-bed hospital with a multidisciplinary team approach. The clinic includes diverse facilities and resources to support the therapeutic process. As a Ward Manager, you will be part of a team that values its members' development, offering career progression, wellbeing support, and multiple exclusive benefits. This role requires an NMC registration and relevant nursing qualifications, with a commitment to high-quality care based on evidence and values. You will be expected to pass a DBS check due to the nature of the work. Elysium Health care employs over 8,000 people and promotes inclusive recruitment practices, offering opportunities for growth across its diverse network.
About us Elysium Healthcare offers a unique approach to healthcare, employing over 8,000 individuals across England and Wales in over 80 services. They specialize in various areas including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children's Health, ensuring opportunities for staff development and career advancement. Being a part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium operates within a global network extending across 10 countries, with over 86,000 employees. Elysium's aim is to provide a rewarding, inclusive, and accessible work environment, promoting the welfare of its service users while developing specialist skills for its staff. Additionally, Elysium Healthcare is a Disability Confident employer, committed to the safety and development of all their employees through a structured recruitment process. Employees at Elysium Healthcare are supported with a comprehensive benefits package, reinforcing their commitment to carers, which includes access to wellbeing support, professional training, and exclusive discounts through the Blue Light Card.
Job description Job responsibilities
*Please note that this role is working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm), although the odd weekend working may be required as per the needs of the service.
Being a Ward Manager is more than just managing a team. It's being a leader, an expert, being the driving force behind a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within your ward. If you agree, then you're the Ward Manager we're looking for.
Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or a seasoned Ward Manager looking for a new ward to make your own, if caring for others and being able to successfully lead a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you, then apply today and join the team at Middlewood Clinic in Midhurst. Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. It’s a career that you can take pride in and enjoy. It’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
What you will be doing:
With experience from the NHS or private care, you will lead the nursing team provide high-quality care and support for people, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork.
As a Ward Manager, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse to manage the on-call service and manage the ward budgets, and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better.
Other duties include:
Providing Clinical Leadership and expertise Providing leadership and guidance to support a unified service and engaged workforce Ensuring that high standards are in place, followed and improved in accordance within the Clinical Governance framework Utilising and supervising all nursing staff effectively Being an expert resource on Nursing care of service users within the specialism and hold a key role in the multidisciplinary team Maintaining a positive and collaborative environment to allow ward members to reach their potential and maximum their ability to provide high-quality care, staff welfare and staff training Designated to take charge of the ward Things that you will have: A relevant nursing qualification NMC registration A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Relevant experience in a similar environment Proven track record of leadership skills Where you will be working:
Location: Little Ashfield, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JP
Middlewood Clinic provide care and treatment for men and women who have an eating disorder including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and atypical Eating Disorders. Our approach will be to restore a healthy body weight and address psychological problems during treatment.
The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) at Middlewood Clinic will be made up of the Registered Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Psychologist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker.
The hospital will have 12 comfortable ensuite bedrooms (currently 7 beds are occupied) and a variety of communal and recreational spaces including lounge areas, a light and airy dining room, activities room, visitors room, therapy rooms, therapy kitchen area and a lovely cottage style garden.
What You’ll Get: At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £50,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Subsidised meals and onsite free parking About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, a positive attitude, natural caring and compassion, commitment to high-quality care, evidence-based practice, relevant experience in a similar environment, proven track record of leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Midhurst, West Sussex
GU29 9JP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)