Band 7 Ward Manager RMN

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a Band 7 Ward Manager (RMN) for a permanent role in Guernsey. The position involves leading a 17-bedded acute mixed inpatient unit while ensuring high-quality mental health care. Candidates must be Registered Mental Health Nurses with significant leadership experience at Band 6 or equivalent. The role offers excellent quality of life in Guernsey, including close multidisciplinary working and support for staff development.

Benefits

Rental allowance for up to 4 years to support private accommodation

Strong work-life balance

Opportunity to make a real impact in service delivery

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to recovery-focused and values-based care.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing ward-based nursing staff.
• Ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred mental health care.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary working and continuity of care.
• Managing staffing, resources, incidents, and clinical governance.
• Supporting staff development through supervision and appraisal.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Kindness and compassion

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Band 7 Ward Manager (RMN) – Relocate to Guernsey
Location: Guernsey
Salary: £55,579 – £73,085 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting a Band 7 Ward Manager (RMN) for a rare permanent relocation opportunity in Guernsey. This role is being re-advertised following a previous interview round where no appointment was made, and applications are now invited from experienced UK-based candidates only.

The post is based within a 17-bedded Adult Acute Mixed Inpatient Mental Health Unit, the only adult acute inpatient service on the island. The ward delivers evidence-based, recovery-focused care, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, supporting service users admitted informally or under Guernsey Mental Health Law.

What we are looking for

An experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse with current or very recent acute inpatient ward management experience. You will be a hands-on, visible leader who leads by example, works well under pressure, and demonstrates kindness, compassion, and clear professional boundaries. Strong communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills are essential.

Why this role and location are great

Guernsey offers a unique opportunity to work within a well-resourced healthcare setting where senior clinicians can make a real impact on service delivery. Smaller services allow for closer multidisciplinary working, greater autonomy, and the ability to see positive outcomes from strong leadership. Outside of work, Guernsey provides an excellent quality of life with short commutes, safe communities, and a strong work–life balance, making it an attractive relocation destination for experienced mental health professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and managing ward-based nursing staff
• Ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred mental health care
• Coordinating multidisciplinary working and continuity of care
• Managing staffing, resources, incidents, and clinical governance
• Supporting staff development through supervision and appraisal

Qualifications and experience

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Strong communication and decision-making abilities
• Commitment to recovery-focused and values-based care
• Rental allowance for up to 4 years to support private accommodation

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