Band 7 Ward Manager - Reaside Clinic

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a passionate Band 7 Ward Manager for the Reaside Clinic, a medium secure unit. This role involves providing leadership to the nursing team, ensuring high standards of care, and promoting a trauma-informed approach. You will make a real difference in the lives of service users and lead a dedicated team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN with significant experience in managing a nursing team.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary services and mental health challenges.
• Passionate about mental health and advocacy against stigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor nursing staff on the forensic ward.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the ward focusing on patient care.
• Engage with service users and their families respectfully.

Skills

Ability to manage stress and remain calm under pressure

Demonstration of the values of the organisation

Education

RMN

Job description

Go back Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Ward Manager - Reaside Clinic

The closing date is 02 July 2025

We are looking to recruit a passionate mental health nurse that is enthusiastic about leading one of our forensic wards. This will provide a fantastic developmental opportunity. You will need to provide leadership and mentoring, and will act as a positive role model for junior staff in a manner that positively reflects the values of the organisation. You will be responsible for managing, directing and leading the nursing team with inclusivity, compassion and commitment.

Service users and their families will engage with you on a daily basis and expect to be treated with respect and dignity by your staff. We believe in a Trauma Informed approach to care delivery using positive behavioural support models (PBS) which focus on positive changes and the SCALE model of care.

Main duties of the job

Reaside Clinic is a male medium secure unit and provides a range of services to support patients in their recovery including ICU, acute and rehabilitation and we want to hire an experienced nurse who has a real understanding of the needs of this group of patients who can bring innovation and change to our services. We see this service as a genuine specialism and are proud of the multi-disciplinary approach to care delivery, and are offering you the opportunity to be part of it.

You must be a qualified RMN with experience of leadership. It's important that you have an understanding of multidisciplinary services and the challenges that face people with mental health problems. We want to hire staff that are passionate about mental health, who believe in our recovery model and who will act as advocates for the reduction of stigma and inequalities faced by our service users. You must have an excellent understanding of safeguarding and how to work within professional boundaries.

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

Training & Qualifications

• RMN

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant experience of managing and leading a nursing team

Skills

• Ability to manage stress and remain calm under pressure
• Demonstration of the values of the organisation

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

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearper annum, pro rata