Job overview
Band 7 Ward Manager
Dementia and Older People's Mental Health Inpatient Services
Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity
- Hours Per Week
Are you a compassionate and experienced mental health nurse looking for your next leadership challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated
Band 7 Ward Manager to lead our Dementia and Older People's Mental Health inpatient ward. This fixed term/secondment post offers the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills while making a significant difference to the lives of older people experiencing mental health difficulties.
As Ward Manager, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and person-centred care. You will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team, promoting a positive ward culture that supports recovery, dignity, and therapeutic engagement for patients and their families.
The successful candidate will be an experienced nurse with excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. You will demonstrate a commitment to service improvement, staff development, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Provide effective clinical and operational leadership for the ward.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.
- Lead, support and develop the multidisciplinary team.
- Manage ward resources effectively, including workforce planning and budgetary responsibilities.
- Promote and implement quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, community teams and partner agencies.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Has significant post-registration experience working within Older People's Mental Health and/or Dementia Services.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills.
- Has experience of managing complex clinical situations and risk.
- Is passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
- Is committed to supporting staff wellbeing, learning and development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior clinician seeking to broaden their leadership experience and contribute to the ongoing development of Dementia and Older People's Mental Health Services.
Informal visits and discussions are warmly welcomed.
Applicants applying on a secondment basis must obtain approval from their current line manager prior to application/interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’
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
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Able to contribute to training offered to carers, family and other professionals and colleagues
- Able to work autonomously, jointly with colleagues and as part of a team
- Able to engage individuals with complex needs and/or their carers in the admission and discharge pathway
Desirable
- Project management and Budget skills
- Able to contribute to training offered to carers, family and other professionals and colleagues
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge and application of KSF, PDR systems, workforce planning and management
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage stress in self and others
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Professional Qualification and registration with professional body
- Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and ability to complete reflective practice
Desirable
- Clinical management skills and previous experience of service line management
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This advert is for Ward Manager with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin Hospital. It is listed as a Band 7 Ward manager role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Pro Rata. The contract type is 6 months (Secondment or Fixed term contract opportunity). The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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