Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)

Integrated Care System; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield is looking for a confident Ward Manager (RMN) dedicated to delivering outstanding care. This role involves leading a team, managing ward dynamics, and ensuring compliance with standards while offering career development opportunities and various perks.

Benefits

Free meals on shift at most sites

Free parking

Bespoke career pathways

Shopping, travel, and leisure discounts

Healthcare benefits

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced in inpatient settings, preferably acute or forensic.
• Well-versed in the Mental Health Act 1983 and current nursing practices.
• Capable of conducting audits and ensuring action plan completion.

Responsibilities

• Providing high standards of nursing care and serving as a role model.
• Coordinating clinical aspects of the ward and ensuring departmental cooperation.
• Leading by example to maintain high standards of care and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Auditing

Risk Management

Job description

We are looking for a confident Ward Manager (RMN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will work 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday with on-call expectations) at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, making a positive difference in the lives of our service users.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our staff to develop their careers, acquire new skills, and advance professionally. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects and the reward of making a difference every day.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988, providing a range of mental health, autism, and learning disability services across the UK. We are known for pioneering services and achieving outstanding outcomes. Our dedicated team of 10,000 employees supports 2,864 individuals across 150 services, delivering person-centered care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We seek a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN) to lead, inspire, and oversee excellent care delivery.

Must have experience dealing with external stakeholders, including CQC, safeguarding, and commissioners.

The hospital offers a low secure service for women and CAMHS services for adolescents of all genders across three wards. Adult services focus on independence, family links, and discharge readiness, with an emphasis on community access, therapy, and meaningful activities. CAMHS services support young people in PICU or general wards, with multidisciplinary teams and educational support.

We offer perks beyond pension schemes and professional development, including shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, plus healthcare and financial benefits.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high standards of nursing care and serving as a role model
• Coordinating clinical aspects of the ward and ensuring departmental cooperation
• Implementing policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ensuring policy compliance among staff
• Supporting staff development through debriefs, appraisals, and training
• Participating in the on-call system as the first contact outside working hours
• Leading by example to maintain high standards of care and documentation

Why choose Cygnet? We offer:

• Free meals on shift at most sites
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• And much more

You are

• Committed to improving clinical service provision
• Experienced in inpatient settings, preferably acute or forensic
• Open, compassionate, honest, and resilient
• Capable of conducting audits and ensuring action plan completion
• Well-versed in the Mental Health Act 1983 and current nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery, risk management, and reduction

Cygnet has provided high-quality mental health services for over 30 years, offering you a chance to make a meaningful impact on patients, service users, and their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the above job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring disclosure of any criminal convictions.