Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - Oleaster, Caffra Suite

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager for the Caffra Suite, a male PICU ward. The successful candidate will provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team and be involved in quality initiatives that align with the trust's strategy. Significant experience in PICU or acute settings, alongside professional registration, is essential. This role offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in PICU/acute settings.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Willingness to work with adults in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Implement quality initiatives and support the trust’s strategy.
• Support staff development and supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Commitment to mental health

Education

Professional registration

Job description

Go back Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - Oleaster, Caffra Suite

The closing date is 04 January 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work as Band 6 Deputy Ward Managers on the Caffra Suite which is a male PICU ward.

You will need positive interpersonal skills and commitment to work with adults within the field of mental health, and will be joining a hard‑working multi‑disciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for Service users and Carers.

Main duties of the job

For the successful candidates, your line manager will in return provide you with support and supervision and will explore with you options for further development on the ward.

The successful candidates will provide leadership towards the team, and will be heavily involved in quality initiatives, and implementing change that supports the trust strategy and values.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

nmc registration

• Professional registration

Experience

• Significant experience in PICU /acute
• Attitude to job

Leadership

• Experience of taking lead / demonstrate leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata