# Ward Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cygnet Health Care. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-manager/0cac1728-80c3-4ef9-90f8-7a4b8bc322cd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-manager/0cac1728-80c3-4ef9-90f8-7a4b8bc322cd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cygnet Health Care - **Town:** Darlington - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £58,920 to £58,920 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-10T15:05:08.081Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0233-26-1227?employerCode=E0233 - **Application URL:** https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Bury-Forestwood-BL8-2BS/Ward-Manager_JR2454/apply?source=NHS+Jobs+v3&campaign=vacancyposter ## Job Content ### Job summary We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care within our CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. You'll be working40hours per week(9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. ### Main duties of the job Your day-to-day: - Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff - Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments - Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations - Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations - Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice - Participate in the managers on-call system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours - Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation ### About us Why Cygnet? We offer you: - Salary: £58,920 per annum - NHS & employee discount scheme - Free meals on shift - Free parking Bespoke career pathways ### Details - Date posted: 10 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £58,920 to £58,920 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: VPEA6CA40B - Job locations: Bury, BL8 2BS, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Managerwho can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care within our CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. Youll be working40hours per week(9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)atCygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. Your day-to-day - Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff - Co-ordinate all clini cal aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments - Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations - Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations - Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice - Participate in the managers on-call system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours - Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation Why Cygnet? We offer you: - Salary: £58,920 per annum - NHS & employee discount scheme - Free meals on shift - Free parking - Bespoke career pathways - Plus much more You are: - An experienced RMN or RNLD with a current Pin Number, youll have at least two years experience, ideally within a CAMHS setting. - Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision - Familiar with in an inpatient setting. - Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others - Open, compassionate, honest & resilient - Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans - Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices - Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. What next? If you care abo ut making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply ## Job Details We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care within our CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. You'll be working40hours per week(9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. ## Job Description Your day-to-day: Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice Participate in the managers on-call system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation ## Responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Managerwho can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care within our CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. Youll be working40hours per week(9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)atCygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. Your day-to-day Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff Co-ordinate all clini cal aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice Participate in the managers on-call system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation Why Cygnet? We offer you: Salary: £58,920 per annum NHS & employee discount scheme Free meals on shift Free parking Bespoke career pathways Plus much more You are: An experienced RMN or RNLD with a current Pin Number, youll have at least two years experience, ideally within a CAMHS setting. Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision Familiar with in an inpatient setting. Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others Open, compassionate, honest & resilient Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. What next? If you care abo ut making a difference we want to talk to you. 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