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 safetyWhat 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 team
A genuine passion for delivering outstanding patient careSalary & Benefits
In return, you will receive:
Salary of up to £52,000 per annum
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Your birthday off
The 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 parkingThis 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.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£50000.00 - £52000.00 per year