Ward Manager

Job summary

The post holder will provide strategic, clinical, operational, and professional leadership for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, holding 24-hour responsibility for the delivery of safe, effective, recovery-focused, and person-centred care. They will ensure high standards of patient safety, quality, dignity, therapeutic engagement, and clinical excellence while promoting positive outcomes, independence, and social inclusion for service users.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community services, social care, commissioners, carers, and partner organisations, the post holder will support integrated care pathways, effective patient flow, and timely discharge planning.

The post holder will provide visible, compassionate leadership, fostering a culture of wellbeing, psychological safety, accountability, and continuous professional development. They will contribute to service improvement, transformation, clinical governance, risk management, workforce performance, and resource management, ensuring compliance and value for money.

Through strong leadership and partnership working, the post holder will drive innovation, promote recovery-focused practice, and deliver excellent outcomes for service users, carers, and families.

Main duties of the job Quality of Care Lead safe, recovery-focused, person-centred care that delivers positive outcomes.

Maintain high standards of patient safety, quality, and clinical practice.

Promote integrated working, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Leadership and Workforce Management Provide effective leadership to multidisciplinary teams.

Support staff wellbeing, development, and performance.

Communication and Partnership Working Build strong partnerships with service users, carers, stakeholders, and partner agencies.

Communicate effectively with individuals with complex mental health needs.

Governance, Quality and Service Improvement Ensure compliance with professional, regulatory, and Trust standards.

Lead quality improvement, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

Health, Safety and Risk Management Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and risk management requirements.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Overall Accountability The post holder will lead the Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, recovery-focused services. They will be accountable for patient care, workforce leadership, governance, quality improvement, and effective resource management.

About us At CNWL, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care that is safe, compassionate, and effective, whether in our hospitals, community clinics, or within patients' own homes. Everything we do is guided by our patients' needs, experiences, and wellbeing, ensuring they remain at the heart of every decision we make.

Delivering outstanding care starts with our people. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive difference. We seek exceptional people who are willing to go the extra mile for our patients, colleagues, teams, and communities. Every new colleague brings fresh potential, and we are committed to supporting their professional growth through learning, development, and career progression opportunities that help shape the leaders of tomorrow.

As one of the most diverse NHS trusts, CNWL offers a rich and inclusive culture alongside a wide range of rewarding career opportunities across mental health, community health services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities, and many other specialist areas. Whether you are just starting your career, looking to take the next step, or seeking a new challenge, you will find opportunities to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact n us and become part of a team that is committed to excellence, innovation, and improving lives every day.

Details Date posted
12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 7

Salary
55,524 to 62,652 a year

per annum (pro rata P/T) inc HCAS

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
333-G-RB-0305

Job locations

Horton Mental Health Rehabilitation services

Haven DriveEpsomKT
197HA
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment. Ensure nursing practice on the ward is in accordance with the NMC guidance, Mental Health Legislation and…