Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - Saffron

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health service as a Deputy Ward Manager in Birmingham, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care. We are seeking a dedicated individual with NMC registration and prior leadership experience to support our acute mental health team. You will be part of a passionate multi-disciplinary team, committed to improving mental health and wellbeing in our community. The role involves responsibility for patient care, staff supervision, and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients.

Qualifications

• NMC registration required.
• Previous band 6 experience preferred.
• Experience in taking lead on mental health teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to patients with acute mental illness.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic environment.
• Support the development of junior staff and assist the Ward Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Empathy

Resilience

Critical self-reflection

Risk assessment

Care planning

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Go back Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - Saffron

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Do you have a passion for male acute and want to be part of a highly motivated management team?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to recruit a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated Deputy Ward Manager for who is excited to be part of the Male Acute Ward based at Saffron Suite - Zinnia Centre.

Applications welcome from RMN / RNLD

Main duties of the job

Saffron Suite is an exciting service to be part of. We work within a specialist multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality care to patients experiencing acute mental illness. Successful applicants must be able to work in a challenging and dynamic environment. You will need to demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication, strong leadership skills, empathy, self-awareness, resilience and critical self-reflection skills.

You will need to be passionate about mental health and supporting patients. It is important for you to be committed to working within a multi professional team as well as possessing excellent communication, risk assessment and care planning skills.

We are looking for ambitious staff with the desire for self-development. We offer regular management supervision and close working with the Ward Manager and other Deputy Ward Managers as well as promoting continuous professional development.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 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

Qualifications

• NMC registration

Knowledge/Skills

• Previous band 6 experience

Experience

Experience

• Experience in taking lead

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

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum, pro rata