Ward Manager
Jupiter Recruitment
Hawton, NewarkView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£0 to £48,945
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Newark, Nottinghamshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is a purpose-built low secure hospital which offers personalised assessment and recovery-based treatment pathways, including a trauma specific pathway, for women with complex care needs
As the Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:
- Ensure a safe and effective duty rota for the ward nursing team, exploring safe provision of the service through skill-mix review, allocation of workload and allocation of staff
- Ensure the timely and appropriate admission and discharge of patients
- To investigate complaints and untoward incidents occurring on the ward and compile responses and action plans. Ensure all untoward incidents are reported through the IR1 Reporting System and action accordingly
- To ensure that all policies, procedures, guidelines and work instructions that relate to the wards are regularly reviewed and updated if required
- Undertake a unit wide role when on duty in terms of ensuring the overall cover for the hospital and providing senior clinical nurse advice and support on issues as they arise
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
- To have worked at a senior level for a minimum of 2 years within a mental health setting
- Experience of managing a team
- Ability to take responsibility for daily operational ward management
- Up to date on current nursing practice
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Effective leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication skills: verbal and written
- Ward budget/resource management
To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin
The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £48,945 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:
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution, to help secure your future
- Subsidised meals and onsite free parking
Reference ID: 3330
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV
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Adzuna
First seen
22 September 2026
Last checked
23 September 2026
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