Ward Manager

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager at a leading mental health service in Exeter. The role involves operational management of an inpatient ward, leading a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care for individuals with eating disorders. The successful candidate will be passionate about mental health and committed to staff development and patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Mental Health Nurse with the NMC and hold a Nursing Pin.
• Experience working with individuals with an Eating Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to the ward and clinical team.
• Ensure high standards of nursing care in accordance with evidence-based practice.
• Manage allocated budget and resources efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Team Organization

Motivation

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF
Salary: £46,148.00 to £52,809.00
Date posted: 25th April 2025
Closing date: 20th May 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager to lead and aspire at The Haldon, the South West regional tier-4 Specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit based in Wonford House, Exeter.

The Haldon is commissioned to provide intensive inpatient treatment for up to 10 individuals at one time. Treatment includes both physical and psychological interventions to support recovery from a severe Eating Disorder in a caring and compassionate environment.

The role will include the operational running of a busy inpatient ward, which has a vast MDT alongside nursing staff. Liaising with commissioners and overseeing extensive training and development of the staffing team.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated, passionate and interested in development within their own career. The successful candidate will be able to lead and organise a team.

Experience in Eating Disorders is Essential.

Main duties of the job

• To provide leadership and management to the ward and clinical team.
• To provide evidence-based professional support and advice to the MDT.
• To lead and promote education and staff development for the continued professional growth of the team members and students.
• To ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care in accordance with evidence-based professional practice, policies and procedures.
• Ensure legislation, policies and procedures are implemented and staff have access to these and a clear understanding of their use.
• Manage allocated budget, ensuring resources are efficiently and effectively used and maintained.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience but also on behaviours that underpin our Trust's core values. These include a commitment to quality of care, improving lives, respect, dignity & compassion. We aim to embody these values daily by being approachable, respectful, and open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of protected characteristics as per the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the full Job Description, Responsibilities, and Person Specification, please see the attachment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered as a Mental Health Nurse with the NMC and hold a Nursing Pin.
• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.

Experience

• Experience working with individuals with an Eating Disorder and a clinical understanding of treatment in a Specialist Eating Disorder Unit.
• Management or leadership experience.
• Experience supervising and supporting staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.