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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham is looking for an Inpatient Ward Manager to lead a male mixed AOT and Acute ward. This role involves ensuring safe and effective care delivery, fostering teamwork, and overseeing staff professional development. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist and proven leadership skills in an acute care environment. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in mental health services.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Support from experienced clinical staff

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist with managing experience.
• Experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an inpatient ward, ensuring safe care delivery.
• Promote professionalism and teamwork within the multidisciplinary team.
• Support staff development and supervision.
• Ensure high standards of care in an acute/inpatient setting.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

High Quality Clinical Skills

Education

Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist

Experience in Acute or Older Adult Inpatient Setting

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an RMN or RNLD to join our Acute and Urgent Care service as an Inpatient Ward Manager on a male mixed AOT and Acute ward based at Oleaster.

This position requires a motivated, inspirational, innovative and creative leader who can manage the ongoing developments and delivery of care to males in an acute care setting. You will need to possess high quality clinical and managerial skills to ensure the maintenance of the current high standards of effective delivery of patient care. Your managerial skills will enable you to take total management responsibility whilst promoting good working relationships and be responsible for the professional development of the staff you are responsible for within the Multidisciplinary Team.

You will be a Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist with experience of managing and leading teams. Experience of working in an acute or an older adult inpatient setting will be an advantage.

What we offer

In return we will offer you the opportunity to influence and shape the developments within the Services. We will provide support from an experienced group of clinical staff and managers and on going training, professional development highlighted through WBT. We actively promote a culture of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect with the aim to raise standards & build a culture of excellence.

About the Trust

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 and culture

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an inpatient ward on a male mixed AOT and Acute ward, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect within the multidisciplinary team.
• Support professional development and supervision of staff; foster teamwork and strong working relationships.
• Oversee ongoing developments and ensure high standards of care in an acute/inpatient setting for older adults where applicable.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist with experience in managing and leading teams.
• Experience in an acute or older adult inpatient setting is advantageous.

Expiry note: This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025.