Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)

NHS; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a confident Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) to join their team at Cygnet Hospital Sherwood. In this role, you will oversee clinical care and lead the nursing team, making a positive impact in an acute mental health setting.

Benefits

NHS & employee discount scheme

50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing change and motivating others.
• Familiar with the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Focused on patient recovery and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of nursing care.
• Coordinate all clinical aspects of the ward.
• Support staff through training and appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical care

Staff support

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Sherwood.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£57,200 to £57,200 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP68C0FCBE

Job locations

Mansfield, East Midlands

NG21 0HR

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You'll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Sherwood.

Cygnet Hospital Sherwood is our state-of-the-art PICU and Acute hospital for men, in Nottinghamshire.

The service features three wards, including a 12 bed PICU ward and two 16 bed acute wards.

Cygnet Hospital Sherwood has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will support the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day...

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
• Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments
• Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations
• Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice
• Participate in the managers on-call system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You are...

• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with in an inpatient setting preferably acute or forensic settings
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Please note we have the right to close the advert early depending on the number of applicants.

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You'll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Sherwood.

Cygnet Hospital Sherwood is our state-of-the-art PICU and Acute hospital for men, in Nottinghamshire.

The service features three wards, including a 12 bed PICU ward and two 16 bed acute wards.

Cygnet Hospital Sherwood has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will support the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day...

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
• Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments
• Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations
• Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice
• Participate in the managers on-call system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You are...

• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with in an inpatient setting preferably acute or forensic settings
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Please note we have the right to close the advert early depending on the number of applicants.

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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.

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Mansfield, East Midlands

NG21 0HR

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Mansfield, East Midlands

NG21 0HR

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)