Ward Manager - Mental Health

Find Recruitment Group LTD; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service near Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Ward Manager (Mental Health Nurse/RMN) to lead a dedicated nursing team. This full-time role involves providing clinical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high standards of patient care in a structured environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive clinical knowledge and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical knowledge with experience in care planning and risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of Mental Health Act legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and management, overseeing nursing staff.
• Act as a role model and mentor for junior staff.
• Work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team for care planning.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Knowledge

Care Planning

Risk Assessments

Mental Health Act Understanding

Job description

Ward Manager Mental Health
Near Chelmsford GBP43,014 - GBP46,314
Full-Time 37.5 hours per week

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse ( RMN ) looking for a leadership role in a supportive and well-established mental health service? This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team, delivering high-quality care in an acute mental health setting.
With a collaborative and friendly team, this role is ideal for a Ward Manager ( Mental Health Nurse / RMN ) who thrives in a structured and therapeutic environment, ensuring the best possible outcomes for service users.
Ward Manager Role Overview:

• Provide clinical leadership and management, overseeing nursing staff and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
• Act as a role model and mentor, offering guidance to junior staff and fellow Mental Health Nurses ( RMN ).
• Work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team, promoting strong collaboration in care planning and service delivery.
• Engage in continuous professional development, including supervision and appraisal processes.
• Support recruitment and retention, building a skilled and dedicated nursing workforce.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Extensive clinical knowledge with experience in care planning, risk assessments, and report writing.
• Strong understanding of Mental Health Act legislation and statutory care requirements.
• Proven ability to manage shifts, coordinate staffing, and oversee ward operations.
• Commitment to mentoring junior Mental Health Nurses ( RMN ) and fostering professional development.

If you are a Mental Health Nurse ( RMN ) with a passion for leadership and patient care, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly respected mental health service.
For more information or to apply for this Ward Manager ( Mental Health Nurse / RMN ) role, please contact Rebecca at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).