# Ward Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-manager/2055289a-8fbd-40d5-af95-8d64fe5a8c76 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-manager/2055289a-8fbd-40d5-af95-8d64fe5a8c76.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAs - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday (9-5)) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-14T08:51:30.054Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/South_London_Maudsley_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing_Midwifery/Nursing_Midwifery-v8092244 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8092244?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.slam.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are pleased to announce that an opportunity for an experienced RMN Band 6 and above, to lead our Multi-Disciplinary Team on our adult acute inpatient ward. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated nurse who is; committed, caring, compassionate, have good leadership and problem solving skills, excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and a positive attitude to service developments and quality improvement. John Dickson Ward is an 18-bedded male acute ward, currently based at Maudsley Hospital. The multi-disciplinary team is dynamic and diverse, including RMNs, CSWs, an OT, doctors and a consultant who work closely to support patients on their recovery journey. Patients also have access to a psychology and involvement into various activities while on the ward. ### Main duties of the job - Responsible for the operational management of clinical area. - Lead and effectively manage the ward nursing team. - Ensure high standards of evidence-based, patient centered care are maintained. - To establish and maintain systems for clinical governance. - To effectively and efficiently manage ward budget and resources. - To promote good communication within the team and with external agencies. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key Responsibilities: - Management of Nursing Care and Practice - Management of Financial and Material Resources - Management of Clinical Standards - Management of Human Resources - Management of Information and Communication - Management of the Environment - Personal Development and Freedom to Act - Other Responsibilities The post-holder will also be responsible for: - Deputising for the Clinical Service Lead as required. - Undertaking site wide co-ordination roles as required, eg. DSN. - Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services within and external to the Directorate. - Ensuring that systems are in place which invite service users and their carers to comment on the quality of services they receive. - Implementation of the complaints procedure including investigation, response, and resolution. Ensuring that their line manager is kept informed of all developments and changes within the ward environment. - The safe storage and administration of medications. - The creation and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to learning and which meets the educational standards required by Educational Institutions whose students are placed on the ward. The post-holder will be expected to facilitate actively the ward’s involvement in the training and education of staff from a variety of disciplines. - Participating in projects within the Unit and Trust as required by the senior management of the Directorate. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant years’ experience of managing clinical practice at Band 6 - Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care - Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision - Experience of working in a multicultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice - Experience of recruitment and selection of staff **Desirable** - Experience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals - Experience of staff performance management - Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability). - Evidence of continuing professional development - Degree or equivalent experience **Desirable** - RGN. - Management course ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence-based practice - Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act, NSF, Child Protection and NHS Plan. - Understanding of the role and function of other organizations providing services to people with mental ill-health. **Desirable** - Knowledge of performance management procedures ## Documents - [slam staff benefits (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2341) - [person specification (pdf, 528.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10385602) - [ward manager job description (pdf, 528.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10385601) - [happy to talk flexible working (pdf, 680.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1723) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.