# Ward Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-manager/2667f391-8811-476d-89c1-3a655f8aba28 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-manager/2667f391-8811-476d-89c1-3a655f8aba28.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Rochford Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Ward manager - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49387.00 to £56515.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T11:14:19.125Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8362121 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8362121?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eput.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder is responsible for overseeing the assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for service users with mental health needs. The post holder works under the overall management supervision of the Clinical Manager/Matron and is required to undertake the duties of the post autonomously, but with support. Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the ward and will also encourage integration between the ward teams and the community services. ### Main duties of the job - In liaison with the Integrated Clinical Lead/Matron, Service Manager and Director to set objectives for the delivery of care within the area and to devise ways of implementing and monitoring these. - To work closely with the Executive Nurse in developing nursing practice across inpatient wards. - To have knowledge/understanding of the legislation likely to be encountered as part of the role e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, as amended in 2007, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Access to Information Act 1986, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. - To ensure full compliance with standards laid out in the Trusts CPA Policy & Procedure. - In coordination with the Integrated Clinical Lead/Matron, Service Manager and Director report and investigate incidents, complaints, accidents and ensure all appropriate documentation is completed and submitted to the Director as soon as possible after the incident. - Participate in and evaluate audit and research within the unit - To lead on infection control within the ward and ensure all Trust policies are adhered to - Inform Integrated Clinical Lead/Matron, Service Manager and Director on all breaches of nursing professional conduct as required by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. - To be responsible for updating own knowledge of contemporary mental health services and a commitment to continuing one’s own personal career development in line with Trust Appraisal and Development Policy. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role; - Participate in ward meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and participate in the introduction to research or trials within a designated area. - Participate in holding site/unit bleep as required - Act at all times in accordance with: Ø Midwifery and Nursing Council Code of Professional Practice Ø Scope of Professional Practice Ø Standards for Medicines management Ø Guidelines for Records and Record keeping Ø NMC Record Keeping Ø Revalidation - Demonstration of excellent leadership skills and the ability to delegate duties and address and resolve issues - Offer professional nursing leadership and ensure the highest standards of nursing practice are maintained. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) - Minimum 2 years’ experience as Deputy Ward Manager - Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health practice - Minimum 2 years’ experience in forensic services **Desirable** - Educated to Degree Level in Health - Additional Professional Qualification ### INTERPERSONAL SKILLS **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation - Ability to provide effective feedback to staff in a constructive manner - Ability to deal sensitively and decisively with conflict management - Ability to build relationships and negotiate satisfactory outcomes - Develop a positive environment which supports continuous improvement **Desirable** - Evidence of personal development ### PLANNING AND WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT **Essential** - Ability to plan resource requirement to meet changing care needs - Evidence of personal development e.g. in objective setting, time management, skills etc. - Ability to plan ways of improving efficiency and cost effectiveness of clinical services - Ability to coordinate work to meet agreed targets and deadlines - Evidence of ability to prioritise workload and competing demands ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 152.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2990) - [job description (pdf, 528.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10688902) - [person specification (pdf, 528.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10688903) - [candidate privacy policy (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1853) - [right to work information (pdf, 293.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2355) - [values of the nhs pension (pdf, 151.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2659) - [employer recognition scheme - gold award (pdf, 27.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2451) ## 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.