# Ward Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-manager/2c1be45a-9881-488c-a4d6-d03c03c7898e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-manager/2c1be45a-9881-488c-a4d6-d03c03c7898e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Wakefield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 to £56,515 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T08:52:57.398Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9378-F0712?employerCode=C9378 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9378-F0712/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9378-F0712 - **Employer website:** https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary 37.5 hours per week (internal only) We have an exciting opportunity to join the Ward Manager Team at Bretton Centre. This will be to cover Thornhill Ward. You will have significant post qualifying experience, demonstratable leadership skills with proven ability to manage change and drive high standards of care. You will be enthusiastic about working with service users entering secure services that require assessment and treatment. You will be motivated to lead changes to support the service users pathway of care and improving outcomes, You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to independently make sound leadership and clinical judgments and regularly supervise the workload of colleagues. You will have established clinical experience at supporting individuals with complex presentations. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary way, supporting each other in clinical decision making and especially promoting shared and joint decision making between different disciplines. You will be thoughtful and resilient in the way you engage with a multidisciplinary staff team in a busy team. You will need strong and effective communication skills, and a positive approach to service user and family, friends and carer engagement. At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application. ### Main duties of the job The team manager post sits within the senior leadership structure. The post-holder will co-ordinate the day-to-day operational running of the team. They will ensure quality standards are met via audit, evaluation and supervision to the team, including supporting colleagues in appraisal and professional development. They will have responsibility for the overall performance and service delivery of the ward, offering oversight and assurance on the quality and safety of service user care. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. ### About us We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible. ### Details - Date posted: 27 May 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 7 - Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working - Reference number: C9378-F0712 - Job locations: Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3SP, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY The Post holder will be responsible for the effective day to day delivery of acute mental health services within the designated ward. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of resources and staff employed by SWYPFT to act in conjunction with service managers. The post holder will be expected to have strong clinical and leadership skills and be responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality acute inpatient mental health care KEY RESULT AREAS: Management and Resources The Team Leader will manage allocated resources on behalf of the trust to ensure that fundamentals of care are delivered. Competencies Provide day to day management of all staff within the inaptient team including sickness and absence monitoring, conduct and performance etc. Ensure that team resources are deployed appropriately to meet the day to day demands on the service. Ensure service provision meets the individual needs of service users and their carers within the personalisation, prevention and recovery agenda. Ensure that the service observes the legal and philosophical requirements of national legislative frameworks. Monitor the quality and appropriateness of service provision. Monitor team budgets and take measures to ensure that they remain within agreed establishments, alerting the budget holder of current or expected budget pressures. Ensure the provision of supervision and caseload management for team members in line with appropriate line management structure. Ensure staff management and appraisal systems are implemented and monitored as required by the trust. Ensure that team members meet professional and statutory obligations and comply with trust policies and procedures. Ensure that trust requirements are met and necessary data is collected, using electronic information as required. Ensure appropriate trust are carried out under the agreed multi agency safeguarding procedures. Ensure service user and carer influence and involvement in planning and evaluating interventions and services. Participate in local service planning and development. Lead in the recruitment and retention of staff within the team. Undertake HR and system investigations and write reports that will evidence the investigation and support higher level decision making. Leadership The Team Leader will use a range of positive behaviours and leadership styles to influence others in the provision of high quality acute mental health service, working collaboratively to achieve trust, and service objectives. Competencies Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence to which staff, service users, carers and advocates can turn to for assistance, advice and support. Use problem solving skills and empowerment to resolve issues. Support staff in the development of their new ideas, strategies and quality initiatives. Make recommendations for change in clinical practice and lead implementation of changes in conjunction with team and the general manager. Take an active role in leading the development of the inpatient team and the acute pathway Clinical Developmental Competencies The team manager will support and coordinate the clinical development of staff and the team in line with current policy, trust and local authority guidance. Foster an environment which values and encourages evidence based practice, research, clinical audit, service development and evaluation. Work in conjunction with professional leads across health and social care to ensure appropriate training and learning opportunities are facilitated for staff working within acute services. Develop / utilise appropriate networks at local and regional level to develop and promote personalisation, prevention and recovery approaches in acute services. Develop promote and implement the trusts and local authorities principles of Visions Values and Goals. Ensure own clinical practice is maintained to an advanced level which is up to date with contemporary mental health practice and within own professional discipline. Communication The Team Manager will communicate effectively, selecting and facilitating the flow of information between significant people and promoting meaningful and concise exchanges of information. Competencies Establish and maintain effective communication within mental health services, social services and primary care. Select information for communication to staff and to other service areas, facilitating the flow of information between patients, their carers, colleagues and other providers of care. Adapt methods of communication to meet the needs of differing individuals and groups. Health & Safety The team manager is responsible for ensuring relevant health safety codes of practice are observed by the team. Competencies Observe that all staff have a general duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Observe all safety rules, regulations and codes of practice relating to the work area. Ensure that appropriate management arrangements are in place to minimise risk including clinical risk and health and safety of staff, service users and others. General Competencies Work in accordance with Professional Codes of Conduct Work in accordance with the Trusts agreed policies and procedures Work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 For full details of the role please se the supporting documents attached. ## Job Details 37.5 hours per week (internal only) We have an exciting opportunity to join the Ward Manager Team at Bretton Centre. This will be to cover Thornhill Ward. You will have significant post qualifying experience, demonstratable leadership skills with proven ability to manage change and drive high standards of care. You will be enthusiastic about working with service users entering secure services that require assessment and treatment. You will be motivated to lead changes to support the service users pathway of care and improving outcomes, You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to independently make sound leadership and clinical judgments and regularly supervise the workload of colleagues. You will have established clinical experience at supporting individuals with complex presentations. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary way, supporting each other in clinical decision making and especially promoting shared and joint decision making between different disciplines. You will be thoughtful and resilient in the way you engage with a multidisciplinary staff team in a busy team. You will need strong and effective communication skills, and a positive approach to service user and family, friends and carer engagement. At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Job Description The team manager post sits within the senior leadership structure. The post-holder will co-ordinate the day-to-day operational running of the team. They will ensure quality standards are met via audit, evaluation and supervision to the team, including supporting colleagues in appraisal and professional development. They will have responsibility for the overall performance and service delivery of the ward, offering oversight and assurance on the quality and safety of service user care. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. ## Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY The Post holder will be responsible for the effective day to day delivery of acute mental health services within the designated ward. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of resources and staff employed by SWYPFT to act in conjunction with service managers. The post holder will be expected to have strong clinical and leadership skills and be responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality acute inpatient mental health care KEY RESULT AREAS: Management and Resources The Team Leader will manage allocated resources on behalf of the trust to ensure that fundamentals of care are delivered. Competencies Provide day to day management of all staff within the inaptient team including sickness and absence monitoring, conduct and performance etc. Ensure that team resources are deployed appropriately to meet the day to day demands on the service. Ensure service provision meets the individual needs of service users and their carers within the personalisation, prevention and recovery agenda. Ensure that the service observes the legal and philosophical requirements of national legislative frameworks. Monitor the quality and appropriateness of service provision. Monitor team budgets and take measures to ensure that they remain within agreed establishments, alerting the budget holder of current or expected budget pressures. Ensure the provision of supervision and caseload management for team members in line with appropriate line management structure. Ensure staff management and appraisal systems are implemented and monitored as required by the trust. Ensure that team members meet professional and statutory obligations and comply with trust policies and procedures. Ensure that trust requirements are met and necessary data is collected, using electronic information as required. Ensure appropriate trust are carried out under the agreed multi agency safeguarding procedures. Ensure service user and carer influence and involvement in planning and evaluating interventions and services. Participate in local service planning and development. Lead in the recruitment and retention of staff within the team. Undertake HR and system investigations and write reports that will evidence the investigation and support higher level decision making. Leadership The Team Leader will use a range of positive behaviours and leadership styles to influence others in the provision of high quality acute mental health service, working collaboratively to achieve trust, and service objectives. Competencies Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence to which staff, service users, carers and advocates can turn to for assistance, advice and support. Use problem solving skills and empowerment to resolve issues. Support staff in the development of their new ideas, strategies and quality initiatives. Make recommendations for change in clinical practice and lead implementation of changes in conjunction with team and the general manager. Take an active role in leading the development of the inpatient team and the acute pathway Clinical Developmental Competencies The team manager will support and coordinate the clinical development of staff and the team in line with current policy, trust and local authority guidance. Foster an environment which values and encourages evidence based practice, research, clinical audit, service development and evaluation. Work in conjunction with professional leads across health and social care to ensure appropriate training and learning opportunities are facilitated for staff working within acute services. Develop / utilise appropriate networks at local and regional level to develop and promote personalisation, prevention and recovery approaches in acute services. Develop promote and implement the trusts and local authorities principles of Visions Values and Goals. Ensure own clinical practice is maintained to an advanced level which is up to date with contemporary mental health practice and within own professional discipline. Communication The Team Manager will communicate effectively, selecting and facilitating the flow of information between significant people and promoting meaningful and concise exchanges of information. Competencies Establish and maintain effective communication within mental health services, social services and primary care. Select information for communication to staff and to other service areas, facilitating the flow of information between patients, their carers, colleagues and other providers of care. Adapt methods of communication to meet the needs of differing individuals and groups. Health & Safety The team manager is responsible for ensuring relevant health safety codes of practice are observed by the team. Competencies Observe that all staff have a general duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Observe all safety rules, regulations and codes of practice relating to the work area. Ensure that appropriate management arrangements are in place to minimise risk including clinical risk and health and safety of staff, service users and others. General Competencies Work in accordance with Professional Codes of Conduct Work in accordance with the Trusts agreed policies and procedures Work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 For full details of the role please se the supporting documents attached. ## Person Specification ### Training **Essential** - Relevant post qualification training / learning in professional field. - Willingness to maintain mandatory training requirements. **Desirable** - Safeguarding manager and/or investigators training. ### Experience **Essential** - Proven ability of post-basic clinical practice. - Demonstrable leadership experience. - Highly skilled at assessing and managing people with mental health needs.; - Ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in supporting/mentoring/supervising staff and students/trainees. - Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems. - Ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings. - Ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers. - Ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in delivering a range of therapeutic techniques. - Proven ability to support team members with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand. - Proven ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care. - Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINS. - Using and implementing clinical governance systems. - Experience of chairing meetings. - Experience of providing and receiving supervision and appraisal. **Desirable** - Effective budget management. - Experiencing of leading multidisciplinary teams. - Has undertaken a clinical audit/research project. ### Qualifications **Essential** - RMN / RN Mental Health, or DipSW / CQSW / CSS or OT. - Relevant graduate qualification or equivalent. - Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring. - Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate. **Desirable** - Management Qualification related to health and social care. - Relevant post-graduate qualification. ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). - Able to work flexibly to manage a range of differing and sometimes conflicting demands with a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users and the team. - including extended hours. - Self motivated, and able to set own priorities and meet deadlines. - Works actively as part of own team and the wider health and social care management team. - Analytical. - Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness, resilience. ### Physical Attributes **Essential** - Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). ### Special Knowledge/Skills **Essential** - Able to undertake and meet the key results areas for the post. - Has advanced knowledge and proven ability in current mental health practice and national policy and guidance. - Able to exercise leadership by personal example, demonstrating respect, openness and reliability, and able to foster these characteristics within the team. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills that foster good working relationships and understanding in others. - Able to implement and manage changes to internal systems to a reasonable conclusion. - Able to analyse problems and identify and implement strategies that will resolve them. - Able to write evidence based reports that support higher level decision making. **Desirable** - Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis or personality disorder, working with people with co-existing mental and physical health needs that impacts on well-being. ## Documents - [Job Description (DOC, 68 KB)](document:2936966) - [Person Specification (DOC, 58 KB)](document:2936965) ## 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.