Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager on Oakwood Ward. Oakwood Ward is an acute Mental Health Ward based at Carleton Clinic in Carlisle. Oakwood is for older adults who require a bed on a needs led basis due to their frailty/vulnerability. they will be experiencing an acute episode of mental distress that is not manageable within a community setting.
Main duties of the job
You will work jointly with the Specialist Nurse offering effective leadership and day to day management of the team.
Day to day management of the team includes recruitment of staff, conducting appraisals, managing performance and supporting the health and well-being of staff.
The Clinical Manager will also be available to offer guidance and support on a daily basis
You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic style as well as a passion and commitment to networking with other services.
If you feel you are motivated, have excellent communication skills and consider yourself a natural leader, then this could be opportunity you have been waiting for.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Details
Date posted
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
263-ICG25-056-EW-A
Job locations
Carleton Clinic
Cumwhinton Drive
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 12th December 2025
Closing date : 26th December 2025
We welcome your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 12th December 2025
Closing date : 26th December 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RGN/RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent
• Student Assessor /Mentor

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration clinical experience
• Leadership experience
• Continued professional development
• Staff Training and Development
• Staff Appraisal
• Clinical Supervision
• Complex mental health / learning disabilities needs
• Care Co-ordination
• Safeguarding

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Leadership
• Excellent interpersonal and Communication
• Collaborative working
• Time Management
• Operational Management
• Recruitment and Selection
• Change Management
• Resource Management
• Conflict resolution
• Risk Assessment/ Management
• Presentation
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to delegate
• PMVA
• IT skills

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RGN/RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent
• Student Assessor /Mentor

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration clinical experience
• Leadership experience
• Continued professional development
• Staff Training and Development
• Staff Appraisal
• Clinical Supervision
• Complex mental health / learning disabilities needs
• Care Co-ordination
• Safeguarding

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Leadership
• Excellent interpersonal and Communication
• Collaborative working
• Time Management
• Operational Management
• Recruitment and Selection
• Change Management
• Resource Management
• Conflict resolution
• Risk Assessment/ Management
• Presentation
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to delegate
• PMVA
• IT skills

Skills Required