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Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) – Eating Disorders

London, W5 2HT
£59,800 / per annum
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About the role

Overview

London, W5 2HT
Full Time
£59,800 / per annum
16 May 2025

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN / RNLD) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care. You'll be working 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm) at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. 

** We are offering a £3000 welcome bonus for the successful candidate** and can also support with a relocation package. 

Sunrise Ward works closely with the NHS and is accredited by the Quality Network Eating Disorders (QED). We are looking for a compassionate leader who thrives on working with innovation and best practice. A qualified nurse with experience of supervising a team and who seeks to specialise or enhance their specialist skills, working in an eating disorder service. We are particularly interested in nurses who work in a trauma informed way, and understands the adaptations needed to support a person with autism. The Sunrise ward manager role is supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and at Cygnet we pride ourselves in supporting our staff to achieve and grow. 

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

Services are delivered in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living. The hospital is close to transport links and with ready access to the local community.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

  • Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
  • Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments
  • Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations
  • Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations
  • Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice
  • Participate unit coordinator rota system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff. 
  • Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
  • Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
  • Bespoke career pathways
  • Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
  • Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
  • Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
  • Plus much more

You are

  • A qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC pin number
  • Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
  • Familiar with in an inpatient setting 
  • Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
  • Experienced working with service users with eating disorders or in a mental health setting
  • Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
  • Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans
  • Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices
  • Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk 

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Click the link to apply – Thank you.

Benefits & Rewards

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

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On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

Plan your commute

Cygnet Hospital Ealing

London
London & South East
W5 2HT
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Seeing her from a patient to where she is now is such a positive experience
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Welcome to Why We Care, the nursing career podcast from the people of Cygnet
The multidisciplinary team came together to develop a unique care plan and the patient improved drastically

88% of staff enjoy working for Cygnet

At Cygnet, you’ll work in incredible, inspiring teams and enjoy satisfying careers with plenty of opportunities to grow

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90% of staff said access to training has helped them in their role

No matter what your role is, we invest in your learning and development to help you achieve your career aspirations.

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Colleague to colleague endorsements

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kelsey

support
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Kelsey has taken her role as a key worker with great responsibility, she has ensured her resident has new clothing, kept up to date on family birthday, planning personal trips and building strong relationships with her key workers mum. she has made a real difference in her key workers life.

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Aashia

Support Worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

After a recent environmental audit, Aashia has gone out of her way to ensure that all areas improve with cleanliness and making sure the home looks more homely. Aashia has put in hours worth of cleaning when she has the time to do this. Thank you Aashia.

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Eve

Acting team leader/ Support worker
Recognised for
Positivity
Recognised by

On Monday the 3rd of march 2025, Eve was supporting an Individual DW.
She understood that the individual rarely gets involved in outdoor activities . Eve helped engage DW into a new walking activity in the garden which was interactive by touching objects along the way and following routes , it helped bring fun and exercise into DW’s regime.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Emily

Acting Team Leader
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

After a recent environmental audit, Emily has gone out of her way to ensure that all areas improve with cleanliness and making sure the home looks more homely. Emily has put in hours worth of cleaning when she has the time to do this. Thank you Emily.

Support endorsement icon

Khurram

Support Worker
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

A member of the community came to Longfield searching for her parcels, they were located at a neighbouring house. The parcels were too heavy for her to carry. Khurram took the initiative to assist the lady in carrying them to her house.

Support endorsement icon

Ruth

OT
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

Ruth has been amazing today.
As a trainer the motorway was closed so I was 30 minutes late to the training i was running.
As soon as I walked in Ruth helped with making sure that the group had everything they needed. even finding some people who had gone to the wrong place.
With Ruth’s help i managed to get back on track with the course. thanks

Fun endorsement icon

Stephen

Support Worker
Recognised for
Fun
Recognised by

Stephen has taken a resident on holiday who is having a hard time currently to try and lighten his mood and ensure he is completing meaningful activities and explore new opportunities.

Growth endorsement icon

Jamie

Hospital Manager
Recognised for
Growth
Recognised by

I want to express my gratitude for Jamie’s outstanding collaboration & his success has created a positive impact on his colleagues. Jamie has demonstrated positive growth in his leadership, & his willingness to support his colleagues has created a harmonious work environment! Keep Growing! Keep Shining!

Fun endorsement icon

Emma

Ward Manager
Recognised for
Fun
Recognised by

Emma often goes above and beyond to make work fun for all staff, she has a strong passion for boosting morale and often hosts events and BBQ’s for our staff, and patients – which always get positive feedback.
I would like for Emma to be recognised for all the effort she puts into this.
Thank you Emma for being amazing.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Elizabeth

support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Liz joined the service about six month ago and it’s like she has been with us for ages. Her dedication, support and engagement with the residents is very admirable. She is very pro-active, always looking for ways to improve the residents wellbeing. She has also been able to cover team leaders shifts that is how good and hard working she is!.

Click here to apply for a life changing career

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Benefits & Rewards

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

on site benefits icon

On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

maternity icon

Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

Group pension icon

Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

Plan your commute

Cygnet Hospital Ealing

London
London & South East
W5 2HT
Open in maps
Stories from our staff
Quote marks
Seeing her from a patient to where she is now is such a positive experience
why we care nursing podcast
Welcome to Why We Care, the nursing career podcast from the people of Cygnet
The multidisciplinary team came together to develop a unique care plan and the patient improved drastically

88% of staff enjoy working for Cygnet

At Cygnet, you’ll work in incredible, inspiring teams and enjoy satisfying careers with plenty of opportunities to grow

enjoy
Arrow graphic

90% of staff said access to training has helped them in their role

No matter what your role is, we invest in your learning and development to help you achieve your career aspirations.

Arrow graphic

Colleague to colleague endorsements

Hard Work endorsement icon

kelsey

support
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Kelsey has taken her role as a key worker with great responsibility, she has ensured her resident has new clothing, kept up to date on family birthday, planning personal trips and building strong relationships with her key workers mum. she has made a real difference in her key workers life.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Aashia

Support Worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

After a recent environmental audit, Aashia has gone out of her way to ensure that all areas improve with cleanliness and making sure the home looks more homely. Aashia has put in hours worth of cleaning when she has the time to do this. Thank you Aashia.

Positivity endorsement icon

Eve

Acting team leader/ Support worker
Recognised for
Positivity
Recognised by

On Monday the 3rd of march 2025, Eve was supporting an Individual DW.
She understood that the individual rarely gets involved in outdoor activities . Eve helped engage DW into a new walking activity in the garden which was interactive by touching objects along the way and following routes , it helped bring fun and exercise into DW’s regime.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Emily

Acting Team Leader
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

After a recent environmental audit, Emily has gone out of her way to ensure that all areas improve with cleanliness and making sure the home looks more homely. Emily has put in hours worth of cleaning when she has the time to do this. Thank you Emily.

Support endorsement icon

Khurram

Support Worker
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

A member of the community came to Longfield searching for her parcels, they were located at a neighbouring house. The parcels were too heavy for her to carry. Khurram took the initiative to assist the lady in carrying them to her house.

Support endorsement icon

Ruth

OT
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

Ruth has been amazing today.
As a trainer the motorway was closed so I was 30 minutes late to the training i was running.
As soon as I walked in Ruth helped with making sure that the group had everything they needed. even finding some people who had gone to the wrong place.
With Ruth’s help i managed to get back on track with the course. thanks

Fun endorsement icon

Stephen

Support Worker
Recognised for
Fun
Recognised by

Stephen has taken a resident on holiday who is having a hard time currently to try and lighten his mood and ensure he is completing meaningful activities and explore new opportunities.

Growth endorsement icon

Jamie

Hospital Manager
Recognised for
Growth
Recognised by

I want to express my gratitude for Jamie’s outstanding collaboration & his success has created a positive impact on his colleagues. Jamie has demonstrated positive growth in his leadership, & his willingness to support his colleagues has created a harmonious work environment! Keep Growing! Keep Shining!

Fun endorsement icon

Emma

Ward Manager
Recognised for
Fun
Recognised by

Emma often goes above and beyond to make work fun for all staff, she has a strong passion for boosting morale and often hosts events and BBQ’s for our staff, and patients – which always get positive feedback.
I would like for Emma to be recognised for all the effort she puts into this.
Thank you Emma for being amazing.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Elizabeth

support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Liz joined the service about six month ago and it’s like she has been with us for ages. Her dedication, support and engagement with the residents is very admirable. She is very pro-active, always looking for ways to improve the residents wellbeing. She has also been able to cover team leaders shifts that is how good and hard working she is!.

Click here to apply for a life changing career

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