PERMANENT Ward Manager
| Job Type | Temp/Contract |
| Location | Chelmsford, UK |
| Area | Essex, England |
| Sector | Mental Health - Psychiatry |
| Salary | £50,000 per annum |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Mental Health |
| Telephone | 01992 245330 |
| Job Ref | PERMANENT Job 12 |
| Job Views | 3 |
- Description
Job Title: Ward Manager – Private Services
Location: Chelmsford Area
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent – Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Department: Nursing
Workplace Type: OnsiteStaff Partners Mental Health are currently recruiting for a Ward Manager to join a private hospital in the Chelmsford area. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to lead a specialist private mental health ward providing high-quality care within general psychiatry and addiction treatment services.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges including psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, trauma and addiction.
The Role
As Ward Manager, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care is delivered at all times. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the ward, staffing, governance and service quality.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the ward and resources effectively
Ensuring safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix
Full oversight of nursing rotas, annual leave and e-rostering
Maintaining high standards of clinical care and compliance
Leading, supervising and supporting nursing and care staff
Ensuring staff receive clinical supervision, appraisals and meet CPD requirements
Monitoring and ensuring completion of mandatory training
Addressing development needs and managing performance issues
Contributing to clinical audit and service improvement initiatives
Candidate Requirements
Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Professional (HCPC)
Minimum two years’ supervisory or management experience in a relevant care setting
Experience within acute mental health, private mental health, or addiction services
Trained Assessor/Supervisor (or willingness to complete)
Strong leadership, organisational and decision-making skills
Experience managing rotas and staffing resources
Knowledge of clinical governance and quality improvement
Resilient, compassionate and adaptable
IT literate and committed to ongoing professional development
Benefits
Salary of £50,000 per annum
Free on-site parking
Additional birthday leave
Enhanced maternity pay
Contributory pension scheme
Flexible benefits package including gym membership, healthcare cash plan and technology schemes
Access to ongoing development opportunities
Sponsorship of professional qualifications
Leadership and management development programmes
Long service awards
If you are an experienced leader looking to progress your career within private mental health services, we would love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply:
Call: 01992 245330
Email: chelsea.eden@staffpartners.co.ukStaff Partners Mental Health is acting as a recruitment partner for this permanent vacancy.
