Ward Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a Band 7 Ward Manager to provide maternity cover for Roseberry ward, a functional MHSOP ward. The role involves professional accountability for clinical service delivery, operational management of the ward team, and leading practice development initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure high professional standards of nursing practice and foster an environment where concerns can be raised and addressed.
Key responsibilities
- Be professionally accountable and responsible for the delivery of the clinical service by the ward team.
- Ensure the effective use of rostering systems within Trust standards.
- Be responsible for the operational management of the team within budgeted resources and effective line management.
- Lead practice development and service development initiatives for continual quality improvement.
- Provide an environment where patients, carers, and staff can raise concerns and be confident they will be listened to.
- Ensure high professional standards of nursing practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
Essential criteria
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RMN / RNMH / RNLD)
- Be educated to Master's level in a subject area relevant to the area of practice or Have equivalent clinical experience to that of master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience - which also includes significant experience of managing people. (see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD
- Be trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision
- Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
- [contact details removed] managing people
- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff, service users and their families/carers)
- Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Risk assessment and management and its application in practice.
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Developing, maintaining and auditing practice standards
- Evidence of training in Quality Improvement methodology or coaching, and/or using same in quality improvement
- Knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Research methodology
- The Trust's Quality Improvement system (QIS) - or completion of training within agreed timescale
- Governance and its application in practice
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Manager
The closing date is 08 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide maternity cover for 12 months for a Band 7 Ward Manager to support Roseberry ward, a functional MHSOP ward.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is able to work with the wider MDT, voluntary sector and third sector organisations.
Wellbeing of colleagues and working collaboratively is essential as we see this as an important aspect to keeping our staff happy at work.The team aim is to work in partnership with patients, carers and others utilising the various services and teams we network with to work towards a level of recovery as deemed by the individual.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
To be professionally accountable and responsible for the delivery of the clinical service by the ward team.
To ensure the effective use of the rostering systems that are in place within the Trust standards.
To be responsible for the operational management of the team within bu
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