Ward Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced and compassionate Ward Manager on Jubilee Ward, responsible for providing visible, compassionate leadership and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred mental health care. The successful candidate will lead and develop the nursing team, promote evidence-based practice, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve high-quality patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include staff management, clinical leadership, operational duties, and contributing to clinical governance.
Essential criteria
- Registered on the NMC register, parts 1,2
- Relevant post registration health care and/or management qualifications
- Mentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
- Degree in appropriate subject area
- Practice Assessor
- Two years at Clinical Team Leader Band 6 or above.
- Budget and resource management understanding.
- Experience of providing management supervision and appraisal
- First line management & leadership experience.
- Competent in receiving and providing clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Competent in operating CPA systems.
- Experience of working with older adults with dementia
- Experience of working in an older adult setting.
- Registered on the NMC register, parts 1,2
- Relevant post registration health care and/or management qualifications
- Mentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification
- Degree in appropriate subject area
- Practice Assessor
- Two years at Clinical Team Leader Band 6 or above.
- Budget and resource management understanding.
- Experience of providing management supervision and appraisal
- First line management & leadership experience.
- Competent in receiving and providing clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Competent in operating CPA systems.
- Experience of working with older adults with dementia
- Experience of working in an older adult setting.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £55,524 – £62,652 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 5d ago · Closes in 7d
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West London NHS Trust
Ward Manager
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a caring, compassionate experienced clinician to take up the role of Ward Manager on Jubilee Ward. The successful candidate can demonstrate excellent leadership skills, delegate effectively, and work effectively and efficiently as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a committed and conscientious ward manager to join our team. The successful applicant will need to be willing to work 9-5.
Alongside this exciting and fulfilling role, we also offer:
oA supportive environment to develop clinical skills
oAccess to a comprehensive online library of training, development, and resources
oSupport towards career development and promotion opportunities within the Trust
oAnnual leave buying and selling scheme
oCar lease scheme
oChildcare vouchers
oDiscounted Gym membership
oFlexible working
oRelocation package
oStaff discounts
Main duties of the job
The Ward Manager provides visible, compassionate leadership and is accountable for the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred mental health care within the ward. The post holder ensures safe staffing, high clinical standards, and a therapeutic environment that supports recovery. They lead and develop the nursing team, promote evidence-based practice, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinar
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