Job Description

We have a rare opportunity which has arisen within our regional medium secure Hospital for an experienced nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team.



We are looking for a B7 ward manager to lead our busy Assessment ward and ICU which are at the front end of our service, supporting our most vulnerable patients. The role is varied, challenging and fast paced. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in mental health, they will be resilient, reliable and they will be a compassionate leader.



Interviews for this vacancy will be held on the 28th November 2025.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is 26.40 (standard) or 54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.



You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of 16 per year applies.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated manager to join our team, in a challenging but rewarding role, to make a difference to the lives of our patients.

Therefore, applicants will need to:

Have excellent interpersonal skills The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Be committed to providing the highest standards of care Promote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling

We want to help our staff reach their full potential and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to success. This includes a supportive and strong health and well-being team.

As a Ward Manager, you will:

Have 24-hour managerial responsibility for the ward (24 hour responsibility for the Hospital when on-call) Provide a visible and accessible leadership presence in ward settings to patients, carers and staff Provide effective direct management to the direct care staff on the ward Ensure that excellent standards of care are maintained on the ward at all times

You will be required to complete mandatory training to assist your professional development.



#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.



We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.



We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.



The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.



The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.



Manage the budget for the ward and extended team on a day to day basis



Ensure that all members of staff receive appropriate supervision and performance review



Ensure that excellent clinical standards are maintained at all times



Provide strong clinical leadership both at a ward and hospital level



To monitor standards of clinical care, the physical ward environment and standards of hotel services delivered to patients



To act as investigating officer with regard to any complaints/incidents as required



Where instances of service deficit are identified to evaluate service, make recommendations and initiate change processes to ensure service improvement



To improve on the quality of patient care experience by using Releasing Time To Care initiatives



To oversee audits within the hospital as appropriate



Ensure correct implementation of the Mental Health Act within the ward



Develop and sustain effective relationships with outside agencies and stakeholders



To represent the hospital at directorate and Trust wide forums as required



To ensure maximum efficiency in the use of the ward and extended role resources