Ward Manager, Mental Health Unit – Lead Care & Innovation

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking a Ward Manager for Ardleigh Ward, which specializes in female acute mental health care. The successful candidate will manage daily operations and oversee care assessments. The ideal applicant should possess leadership experience as a band 6 nurse and demonstrate strong risk assessment and communication skills. This role offers excellent benefits including flexible working options and a relocation package.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Proven record of leadership skills as a band 6 nurse.
• Ability to oversee assessments and develop care programmes.
• Participation in multidisciplinary team integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Ardleigh Ward.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards.
• Drive quality improvements and initiatives.

Skills

Excellent risk assessment skills

Effective communication (written and verbal)

Compassion and understanding

Strong motivation

Understanding of Recovery Model

Experience in Quality Improvement Projects

Training and education participation

Job description

A healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking a Ward Manager for Ardleigh Ward, which specializes in female acute mental health care. The successful candidate will manage daily operations and oversee care assessments. The ideal applicant should possess leadership experience as a band 6 nurse and demonstrate strong risk assessment and communication skills. This role offers excellent benefits including flexible working options and a relocation package.