Ward Manager; Maple Ward

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 05 March 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative Short Stay mixed gender Psychiatric Ward operating on a maximum 28-day admission framework. The model integrates evidence-based approaches including robust gatekeeping processes, intensive multidisciplinary team (MDT) working, the Red to Green discharge facilitation approach, and strong integration with Home Treatment Teams (HTT) for both admission prevention and early supported discharge.

There will be an intensive front‑loading of clinical activity in the first 72 hours upon admission, daily consultant‑led reviews, seven‑day therapy, activity and peer provision with a step‑down to HTT once risk is containable in the community.

We are keen to welcome clinicians with previous experience of ward management, including extensive operational oversight of a team. You will need to demonstrate you are forward thinking with a proactive nature and excellent communication and relational skills. Championing patient‑centred care and collaboration with carers and families is critical to success in securing a position within the team.

The team is part of the acute and urgent care service line which covers the acute pathway including urgent care, inpatient care and Home treatment teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative Short Stay mixed gender Psychiatric Ward operating on a maximum 28-day admission framework. The model integrates evidence-based approaches including robust gatekeeping processes, intensive multidisciplinary team (MDT) working, the Red to Green discharge facilitation approach, and strong integration with Home Treatment Teams (HTT) for both admission prevention and early supported discharge.

The post holder will:

• Be responsible for leading and managing the nursing team in order to promote a high standard of patient care.
• Have 24‑hour managerial accountability and assume budgetary responsibility for the service.
• Ensure the ward environment is maintained to a high standard.

The post holder will be expected to promote, by example and leadership, a high standard of patient care, and provide effective leadership to the nursing team, developing innovative nursing practice where appropriate. Additionally, the post holder will be responsible for the development and maintenance of effective multi‑disciplinary communication within the ward and create networks and development practices promoting effective multi‑agency working in conjunction with the Ward Manager.

The post holder will be responsible for effective engagement with carers, families and/or significant others and seek to resolve any concerns or feedback in a positive and timely manner.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill‑health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as "good" – we aspire to be "outstanding".

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti‑racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co‑produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Springfield University Hospital, Tooting

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