Job Description
Ward Manager (RMN)
£48,500 per annum
Step into a rewarding leadership role within a well-established specialist mental health hospital dedicated to supporting female patients with complex needs. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a ward where recovery-focused care, clinical excellence, and team development are at the heart of everything delivered.
With a strong Good CQC rating, the service is recognised for its commitment to high standards and a therapeutic approach that prioritises dignity, safety, and meaningful outcomes.
As Ward Manager, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the culture of the ward, empowering your team, and ensuring patients receive consistent, high-quality care in a supportive and structured environment.
What We're Looking For
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC PIN
- Previous experience working within a mental health hospital or inpatient setting
- Senior nursing or management experience
- Strong understanding of mental health legislation, safeguarding, and clinical governance
- Experience leading and developing nursing teams
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
What's On Offer
- Celebrate your special day with an extra day off for your birthday
- Generous annual leave package to support a healthy work-life balance
- Ongoing training and development to help you grow and progress in your career
- Access to a comprehensive benefits and rewards portal with exclusive discounts
- Life assurance for added peace of mind
- Pension scheme to support your future financial security
- Convenient on-site parking
- Enjoy freshly prepared, subsidised meals during your shifts
- Dedicated wellbeing programme to support your mental and physical health
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the ward
- Ensure high standards of patient care, safety, and wellbeing
- Support and develop nursing and support staff through coaching, supervision, and training
- Monitor clinical practice, care planning, and risk management processes
- Promote a positive therapeutic environment that supports recovery
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards, policies, and clinical governance requirements
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes
- Support audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development
- Build positive relationships with patients, families, and external professionals
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Reference: WILL242513/DB
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