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Search Consultancy LTD; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days including bank

Birthday off

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life assurance

Earned wage access

GP service access

Maternity benefits

Subsidised meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is recruiting a Ward Manager (RMN) for a Low Secure Mental Health Hospital in Nottinghamshire. You will lead the nursing team to deliver safe, person-centred care within a supportive, performance-driven environment.

The role requires RMN registration and proven leadership in mental health, with a focus on high-quality clinical practice, staff development and strong teamwork with the multidisciplinary group. Excellent career development and benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• A valid NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Leadership experience in a mental health or similar setting.
• Experience caring for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across the ward.
• Lead, support and develop a team of nursing professionals.
• Ensure consistently high standards of patient care and clinical practice.
• Support staff through supervision, mentoring and development.
• Collaborate with senior management and the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote recovery-focused care and positive patient outcomes.
• Ensure governance, policies and best practice are followed.
• Manage staffing, resources and ward performance.
• Model a positive, engaging and supportive working environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and patient safety.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

NMC RMN registration

Job description

Ward Manager (RMN) - Low Secure Mental Health Hospital

Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Nottinghamshire

Are you an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking to take the next step in your leadership career?

We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to join a well-established and specialist mental health service. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team within a low secure hospital setting, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs while driving high standards of clinical care and patient outcomes.

You will be joining a supportive organisation that genuinely invests in its people, offering excellent career development opportunities, ongoing training and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Role

As Ward Manager, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership to your nursing team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing visible and effective clinical leadership across the ward
• Leading, supporting and developing a team of nursing professionals
• Ensuring consistently high standards of patient care and clinical practice
• Supporting staff through regular supervision, mentoring and professional development
• Working closely with senior management and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Promoting recovery-focused care and positive patient outcomes
• Ensuring compliance with clinical governance, policies and best practice
• Supporting the management of staffing, resources and ward performance
• Acting as a positive role model and creating an engaging, supportive working environment
• Encouraging continuous improvement and maintaining a strong focus on quality and patient safety

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A valid NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Previous leadership experience within a mental health or similar healthcare setting
• Experience working with individuals with complex mental health needs
• Strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to motivate, develop and support a nursing team
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding patient care

Salary & Benefits

In return, you will receive:

• Salary of up to £52,000 per annum
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Excellent ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to a comprehensive rewards and benefits platform
• Wellbeing support and initiatives
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Life assurance
• Access to earned wages and financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and access to a second medical opinion
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Subsidised meals
• Free onsite parking

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager or experienced RMN who is ready to take on a senior leadership position within a specialist mental health service.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.