Ward Manager (RMN)
Cygnet Health Care
Wolverhampton, WV11 1UHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,920
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
12 November 2026
24 days leftJob description
Cygnet Group are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care. Youll be...
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.
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Group are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.
Youll be working 40 hours a week (Monday-Friday 9 am till 5 pm) at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.
Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.
The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.
Shaw Ward is a 17-bed male emergency acute inpatient service that provides a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.
- 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 depart ments
- 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 unit coordinator rota system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours (one day per week, 7:30 am 8:00 pm)
- Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation
- Salary: £58,920 Per Year
- 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
- Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
- Bespoke career pathways
- Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
- Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
- Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Light Card
- Plus much more
You will have....
- A qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC PIN number
- Either an experienced Senior RMN or Ward Manager working within PICU or ACUTE Mental Health Hospital
- Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
- Familiar with in an inpatient setting (preferably experience of working in personality disorders/acute setting)
- Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
- Experienced in working with service users with personality disorders
- 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
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
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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.
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First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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