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Ward Manager

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool, FY4 4FE

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 September 2026

7 days left

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Ward Manager to lead Byron Ward, our Female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This is a rewarding oppor...

The inpatient units are designed to meet the holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in a working environment conducive to staff development and wellbeing. The post holder supports the delivery of the inpatient hospital model providing leadership to professional and direct care staff, ensuring the availability of appropriate administrative support services in their wards to release clinical time to care.

The post holder will provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence on wards, to whom patients and their families can turn for assistance, advice and support.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse.
  • Post reg. learning and development relevant to the role.
  • Mentorship qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
  • Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
  • Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice
  • Can provide evidence of recent professional/personal development

Experience

Essential

  • Post graduate experience at Clinical Leader level
  • Supervision and management of staff
  • Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

24 August 2026

Last checked

26 August 2026

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About the employer

LSC
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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