Job overview
ROTHERHAM DONCASTER & SOUTH HUMBER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services, Doncaster
Band 7 Ward Manager (RMN/RNLD)
Our Adult Inpatient Unit has recently undergone a £5, million-pound modernisation project, which was completed in September 2023. Our inpatient areas have been completely refurbished in line with national guidance for safety standards, complete with enhanced safety features using the latest healthcare technology innovation.
Are you a resilient and experienced registered mental health or learning disability nurse.
We are a warm and friendly diverse team here in Doncaster and pride ourselves on working together as a whole service to provide a high standard of person-centred care to our patients.
We value forward thinking professionals who have a rigorous understanding of risk assessment and risk management supported by good working knowledge of the principles of acute care and management.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide professional, managerial and robust clinical leadership to a specified ward area.
The post holder is responsible for promoting and assuring robust risk assessment and management processes.
The post holder will provide financial management within the constraints of the identified budget, as directed by the Modern Matron.
The post holder will actively support and participate in the integration of a whole system approach with multi-disciplinary working at all times.
The post holder will perform delegated duties on behalf of the Modern Matron in their absence.
The post holder will ensure everyone, including staff, patients and visitors, has their right to be treated with respect and have their values and beliefs maintained and that they treated in such a way that maintains their privacy and dignity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of: Acute mental health care, risk assessment and management
- Strong understanding of Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, NICE guidance and best practice standards
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision making skills
- Ability to provide effective clinical supervision and professional guidance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence, motivate, and support staff
- Knowledge of CQC standards and inspection processes
Desirable
- Skills in quality improvement methodologies
- Teaching and facilitation skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience of working with adults with acute mental health needs
- Experience in using psychological and other therapeutic interventions with up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Highly developed clinical reasoning & decision-making skills
- Sound knowledge of clinical risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans
- Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Care Programme Approach
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking an audit process and reviewing records
- Experience of participation in quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RMN, RNLD or registered Allied Health Professional.
- Evidence of specialised continued professional development (level 6 or above) in clinical practice
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Prioritisation and resource allocation, planning and organisation skills
- Able to communicate complex and at times highly sensitive information to a variety to stakeholders
- Ability to work with all people to embed a culture and behaviours that align to the Trust’s vision, values and strategic ambitions
- Conflict resolution skills
- IT skills
- Analyse and interpret data/or information
- Budget management
- Self- motivated with excellent personal management skills
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This advert is for Ward Manager with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, 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 24 Jul 2026.
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