Job overview
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We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Ward Manager to lead a team of skilled professionals within the inpatient unit at Longreach. Cove Ward is a 15 bedded Functional Older Adult Ward
This role is not for the faint-hearted, it will be challenging and pressurised; but ultimately it will be extremely rewarding and have an emphasis on providing a therapeutic environment to support patients in their recovery
If you believe you have the right attributes to accept the challenges that this position brings and you want to play a key role in service development, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Band 7 ward manager to lead a team of skilled professionals within the inpatient unit at Longreach. Cove Ward is a 15 bedded Older Adult Functional Acute Mental Health Ward that provides assessment and treatment for inpatients aged 65 and over, presenting with a mental health crisis.
The Ward Manager post requires an enthusiastic and motivated individual, who is able to demonstrate the skills necessary to lead a team both clinically and operationally within a mental health inpatient setting. Our emphasis is on providing a therapeutic environment, offering a holistic approach to treatment in a safe and supportive environment.. The team operates a Multi-disciplinary team approach to ensure best practise and high quality care. The team also works with various professionals, carers and community staff to ensure effective delivery of care and a planned, safe and timely discharge.
The successful candidate will be required to take on operational and clinical responsibility for a multi- disciplinary staff team and the management and provision of quality evidence based interventions, advice, support and care for service users with health and social care needs and their carers within the clinical area.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of recovery principles.
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Professional Qualification and registration with professional body
- Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs
- Experience of working with patients with physical health and mental health comorbidities.
Desirable
- Clinical management skills and previous experience of service line management
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This advert is for Ward Manager - Cove Ward with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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