Ward Manager

Ward Manager (RMN) - Low Secure Mental Health Hospital Salary:
Up to 52,000 per annum

Full Time | Permanent

Location:

Nottinghamshire Are you an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking to take the next step in your leadership career?

We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to join a well-established and specialist mental health service. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team within a low secure hospital setting, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs while driving high standards of clinical care and patient outcomes.

You will be joining a supportive organisation that genuinely invests in its people, offering excellent career development opportunities, ongoing training and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Role As Ward Manager, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership to your nursing team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing visible and effective clinical leadership across the ward Leading, supporting and developing a team of nursing professionals

Ensuring consistently high standards of patient care and clinical practice

Supporting staff through regular supervision, mentoring and professional development

Working closely with senior management and the wider multidisciplinary team Promoting recovery-focused care and positive patient outcomes

Ensuring compliance with clinical governance, policies and best practice

Supporting the management of staffing, resources and ward performance

Acting as a positive role model and creating an engaging, supportive working environment

Encouraging continuous improvement and maintaining a strong focus on quality and patient safety

What We're Looking For To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

A valid NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Previous leadership experience within a mental health or similar healthcare setting

Experience working with individuals with complex mental health needs

Strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to motivate, develop and support a nursing teamA genuine passion for delivering outstanding patient care Salary & Benefits In return, you will receive:

Salary of up to 52,000 per annum
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays

Your birthday offThe option to purchase additional annual leave

Excellent ongoing training and career development opportunities

Access to a comprehensive rewards and benefits platform

Wellbeing support and initiatives

Blue Light Card discounts

Life assurance

Access to earned wages and financial wellbeing support
24/7 GP service and access to a second medical opinion

Enhanced maternity benefits

Pension scheme

Subsidised meals

Free onsite parking

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager or experienced RMN who is ready to take on a senior leadership position within a specialist mental health service.

If you would like to find out more about the opportunity, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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