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Ward Manager
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 45,024 - 45,024 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dewsbury
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Ward Manager - Mental Health Services
Location: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Salary: £45,024 per annum
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced nurse leader with a passion for delivering exceptional mental health care? We're seeking a dynamic Ward Manager to oversee a 32-bed service in the Dewsbury area, split into two 16-bed wards supporting male patients with a range of complex mental health conditions.
This role requires an enthusiastic, compassionate professional ready to lead by example and drive high standards of care. You'll be at the heart of a multidisciplinary team delivering integrated and person-centred support across neuropsychiatry, older adult care, dementia, and rehabilitation services.
About the Service
Located in a peaceful residential area, the service offers:
Neuro-cognitive support for individuals presenting with neuropsychiatric symptoms
Rehabilitation care for males with complex comorbidities, significant risk histories, and behaviours that challenge
A community-focused approach, offering alternatives to acute psychiatric ward placements
The setting is well-suited to individuals stepping down from acute environments, experiencing placement breakdowns, or transitioning from other care settings including the justice system.
Key Responsibilities for the Ward Manager include:
Provide clinical leadership and hands-on management for the nursing team
Ensure consistently high standards of nursing care are delivered
Act as a senior point of contact for clinical and operational matters on the ward
Maintain oversight of ward environments and resource management
Mentor, support and inspire your team to perform at their best
What We're Looking For in the Ward Manager:
Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with active NMC registration
Previous experience at a senior level in mental health or neuropsychiatry services
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and care planning
Passion for delivering patient-centred care
Why Join Us as a Ward Manager:
You'll be part of a team that puts quality of care and patient wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while continuing to develop your own clinical and leadership skills.
Ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Apply now and help shape outstanding mental health careBefore You Apply
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