Ward Manager (RMN)

Overview

As Ward Manager (RMN) you will lead and inspire the Shaw Ward team to deliver excellent inpatient care in a male acute/PICU setting. You will work within Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, a state-of-the-art facility, guiding clinical practice and ensuring safe, compassionate care aligned with the service’s MDT approach. You will drive high standards of care, documentation, and adherence to policies while supporting staff development and ward operations. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to influence patient recovery pathways and contribute to a leading mental health provider. You will be at the forefront of clinical leadership in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Pay / Benefits

• salary: 58,920 per year
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid
• free meals and on-site parking
• EAP support
• bespoke career pathways
• wellness and fitness benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care and act as a role model to junior staff
• Coordinate all clinical aspects of the ward and ensure cooperation between clinical departments
• Implement clinical and administrative policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ensure policy and procedure compliance by others
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings, and development of evidence-based practice
• Participate in unit coordinator rota to provide first point of contact outside normal hours
• Lead by example to maintain high standards of clinical care and documentation

Key requirements

• Qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC PIN
• Experienced Senior RMN or Ward Manager in PICU or ACUTE Mental Health Hospital
• Commitment to improvement strategies across clinical service provision
• Inpatient setting experience, preferably with personality disorders/acute care
• Experience in change management, leadership initiatives, and staff development
• Experience with service users with personality disorders
• Open, compassionate, honest, and resilient
• Auditing ability with action plan follow-through
• Knowledgeable about the Mental Health Act 1983 and current nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery and risk reduction

• leadership
• communication
• empathy
• RMN / RNLD with NMC PIN
• inpatient mental health care
• clinical governance and auditing

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