Ward Manager

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

Job summary

The Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Ward Manager for its Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services. This role involves leading the Sandpiper Ward, ensuring high standards of care, effective risk management, and fostering teamwork among healthcare professionals. Candidates should have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in management within mental health services.

Qualifications

• Registered mental health or learning disability nurse with leadership experience.
• Specialized continued professional development (level 6 or above) in clinical practice.
• Management and leadership qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, managerial and clinical leadership to the ward.
• Promote and assure robust risk assessment and management processes.
• Support multi-disciplinary working and perform delegated duties in the Matron's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Clinical Reasoning

Education

Registered RMN or RNLD

Evidence of continued professional development (level 6 or above)

Management and leadership qualification

Job description

Job summary

ROTHERHAM DONCASTER & SOUTH HUMBER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services, Rotherham- Sandpiper Ward

Band 7 Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)

Our Adult Inpatient Unit has recently undergone a modernisation project, which was completed in 2024. Our inpatient areas have been completely refurbished in line with national guidance for safety standards, complete with enhanced safety features using the latest healthcare technology innovation.

We have a great opportunity for the right candidates to take a lead in managing Sandpiper Ward which is one of our two 18 bedded adult acute wards.

Are you a resilient and experienced registered mental health or learning disability nurse with experience in leadership.

We are a warm and friendly diverse team here in Rotherham and pride ourselves on working together as a whole service to provide a high standard of person-centred care to our patients.

We value forward thinking professionals who have a rigorous understanding of risk assessment and risk management supported by good working knowledge of the principles of acute care and management.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide professional, managerial and robust clinical leadership to a specified ward area.

The post holder is responsible for promoting and assuring robust risk assessment and management processes.

The post holder will provide financial management within the constraints of the identified budget, as directed by the Service Manager and Matron.

The post holder will actively support and participate in the integration of a whole system approach with multi-disciplinary working at all times.

The post holder will perform delegated duties on behalf of the Matron in their absence.

The post holder will ensure everyone, including staff, patients and visitors, has their right to be treated with respect and have their values and beliefs maintained and that they treated in such a way that maintains their privacy and dignity.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Details Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0557-A

Job locations

Adult Mental Health Unit

Swallownest Court

Rotherham

S26 4TH

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered RMN or RNLD
• Evidence of specialised continued professional development (level 6 or above) in clinical practice

Desirable

• Management and leadership qualification

Experience Essential

• Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health.
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Care Programme Approach
• Extensive post- registration experience of working with adults with acute mental health needs.
• Experience in using psychological and other therapeutic interventions with up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Highly developed clinical reasoning & decisionmaking skills.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered RMN or RNLD
• Evidence of specialised continued professional development (level 6 or above) in clinical practice

Desirable

• Management and leadership qualification

Experience Essential

• Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health.
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Care Programme Approach
• Extensive post- registration experience of working with adults with acute mental health needs.
• Experience in using psychological and other therapeutic interventions with up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Highly developed clinical reasoning & decisionmaking skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Adult Mental Health Unit

Swallownest Court

Rotherham

S26 4TH

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Adult Mental Health Unit

Swallownest Court

Rotherham

S26 4TH

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)