Band 7 Ward Manager - Eden Acute | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a qualified Ward Manager for the Eden Male Acute Ward. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Registered Nurse (RMN) at Band 6 or above, showcasing strong leadership and clinical skills. Responsibilities include managing clinical services and direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health care and provide mentorship to junior staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse (RMN) with significant experience at Band 6 or above in an Acute or PICU setting.
• Proven leadership skills and clinical excellence in managing clinical services.
• Ability to direct delivery of clinical services and ensure compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the delivery of clinical services within the unit.
• Participate in direct patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical excellence

Patient care management

Education

Registered Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Ward Manager – Eden Male Acute Ward

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager on the Eden Male Acute Ward. The successful candidate will be a qualified Registered Nurse (RMN) with significant experience at Band 6 or above within an Acute or PICU setting.

Key Responsibilities

You will participate with the multidisciplinary team and undertake direct involvement in patient care. You are expected to manage and direct the delivery of clinical services within the unit, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, current legislation and quality standards. Proven leadership skills and clinical excellence are required: you will provide leadership and mentoring, act as a positive role model for junior staff and reflect the philosophy of the service and the values of the organisation. In your role you will receive support and supervision from the Clinical Nurse Manager to develop your practice further.

Qualifications

Qualified Registered Nurse (RMN), Band 6 or above in an Acute or PICU setting, with significant experience. Evidence of proven leadership skills, clinical excellence and the ability to manage and direct clinical services.

About the Trust

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.

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

This advert closes on Monday 17 Nov 2025.