Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - HMP Birmingham

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager for their Mental Health Healthcare Services at HMP Birmingham. The role encompasses overseeing clinical practices, managing care assessments, and ensuring effective communication within a diverse and demanding environment. Ideal candidates will have a nursing background with experience in mental health related to the prisoner population. Join us in making a significant impact on mental health care in prisons.

Qualifications

• Nurse experienced in diverse environments, particularly in mental health.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation.
• Ability to promote equality and rights.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and supervise education and clinical practices.
• Manage clinical area in absence of Team Manager.
• Oversee assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Participate in healthcare bed management decisions.
• Develop evidence-based care packages.

Skills

Strong understanding of prisoner/offender population

Innovation in mental health services

Effective communication

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you looking for variety, flexibility, challenge, and the chance to progress your career in providing modern mental health care in a prison setting?

We have fantastic opportunities for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager within our Mental Health Healthcare Services at HMP Birmingham.

HMP Birmingham is an Adult Category B prison with diverse nursing needs, currently holding a maximum of 980 prisoners, including both sentenced and remand adult males, serving Birmingham Crown and Magistrates courts.

This role offers a unique opportunity to embrace change and embed culture. It requires a diverse nursing background and attracts professionals from areas such as Assertive Outreach and Forensic Services.

Our structured Mental Health Services support a stepped care model, including:

1. Assessment of prisoners within a 24-hour healthcare environment, with 15 dedicated cells.
2. A Community Mental Health Team providing early help, signposting, and primary and secondary mental health care models similar to those in the wider community.

We seek a nurse with a strong understanding of the needs of the prisoner/offender population who can bring innovation to our services.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Facilitating, promoting, and supervising education, clinical practices, and audits.
• Managing the clinical area in the absence of the Clinical Team Manager.
• Overseeing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, with knowledge of relevant policies and legislation.
• Identifying and contributing to training needs.
• Promoting equality, diversity, and rights in line with good practice and legislation.
• Ensuring effective communication pathways.
• Participating in assessment for 24-hour healthcare bed management and admission decisions.
• Developing evidence-based care packages to support mental health recovery in prisons.
• Engaging in education and training related to mental and physical health pathways.

Join Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, where over 4,000 staff serve a diverse population of 70,000 people annually. We provide a wide range of mental health services, including specialized and research-focused initiatives, and offer training in medical, nursing, and psychology fields.

Our community is culturally diverse, with areas of high deprivation, increasing the demand for our services. We are a compassionate, inclusive team dedicated to providing excellent care. If you want to make a real difference, join us where a warm welcome awaits.

For more details, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We recommend submitting your application promptly, as the vacancy may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

This advert closes on Sunday, 17 August 2025.