Ward Manager – Acute Ward Reference ID: 2073Day ShiftsFull TimePermanent

Jupiter Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Ward Manager for their Acute Ward. The role demands experienced leadership to maintain high standards of care and manage nursing staff. Candidates must be qualified as RMN Nurses with a current NMC Pin and have at least 2 years of supervisory experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £47,300 – £53,700, along with generous benefits including 25 days annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free parking onsite

Subsidised meals

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting.
• Willingness to complete further training in management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing staff rota and ensure effective rota management.
• Lead on recruitment and retention of staff for the ward.
• Manage clinical investigations and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

NMC Pin

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified RMN Nurse

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Ward Manager – Acute Ward Reference ID: 2073Day ShiftsFull TimePermanent, Chelmsford

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager – Acute Ward to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Springfield, Essex area. You will be working with one of UK’s leading health care providers

This is an independent hospital that specialises in the treatment and management of adults and adolescents withacute mental health problems. For people suffering from mild to moderate mental health issues, such asstressand anxiety

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an RMN Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As the Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:

· Hull oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorized individual to ensure rota management and e rostering standards are maintained and are effective. Will be required to be available for On Call Rota

· Acts as a highly visible role model, mentor and leader, creating a culture that promotes learning, development, inquiry and professionalism, celebrates achievements and shares learning to the benefit of the ward, hospital and wider division

· Takes appropriate action to ensure that the standard of care that patients receive is of the highest standard

· Actively lead on the recruitment and retention of staff to the ward and hospital

· Undertakes and completes clinical investigations, complaints, and HR investigations, ensuring these are completed thoroughly, promptly and to a high standard

· Ensures that the legislative frameworks regarding the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties is applied in accordance with Company Policy, and National Requirements

· Is responsible for Medicines Management in their Clinical Area/Ward, and ensures that all Registered Nurses undergo competency-based assessments as part of their induction and facilitates an open and transparent framework for managing medicine errors

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

· At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting

· Appropriate registration or experience required for the ward

· Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial and leadership training and development relevant to your area of practice in management and leadership

The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £47,300 – £53,700 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing by a further 2 days after 5 year’s service.)

· Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care settings.

· Free Parking on site

· Subsidised meals onsite

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training

· Online benefits and cash back rewards

· Cycle to work scheme

· Contributory pension scheme

· Refer a friend bonus

· Long service awards

Reference ID: 2073

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [emailprotected]