Job overview
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to invite applications for the position of Band 7 Ward Manager for Cragside Ward, part of our Mental Health Inpatient Older Persons Services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical leader to join a well‑established service and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, safe and compassionate care for older adults with complex mental health needs.
Cragside ward is a mixed sex organic Inpatient service supporting older people who may require inpatient treatment relating to their mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
- To provide the highest standard of holistic safe and effective care through the use of evidence based professional practice, in line with agreed local and national standards.
- Responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the ward.
- Accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care throughout the working period as set out in the NMC Code.
- To provide a continuously improving service in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework
- To provide clinical leadership, expertise, advice and support to the nursing and multi -professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
To support and continually develop staff to ensure they have the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/speciality requirements
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality and safe care for patients, staff and visitors.
They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity and who can role model the trust values at all times. They must have broad evidence of continuous professional development.
The post holder will have operational responsibility for all aspects of clinical standards, professional practice, manage and co-ordinate staff, budget, resources and the environment.
Demonstrate effective leadership, being visible and accessible to patients, families and carers which ensure efficient, effective and caring services.
Accountability for the delivery of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes
Develop and where appropriate deliver training packages to enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce and students
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including IT literacy
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
- Ability to manage own time effectively and to produce pieces of work on time and to a high standard.
- Ability to delegate appropriately.
Desirable
- Ability to present complex information to various audiences
- Change management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Managing Clinical Practice at Band 6 / equivalent level
- Budget and resource management understanding.
- Experience of providing management supervision and appraisal
- First line management & leadership experience.
- Competent in receiving and providing clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including some staff management /supervision experience
- Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development
Desirable
- Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
Qualification
Essential
- Registered on the NMC register, Mental Health
- Mentor qualification / ENB 998 or equivalent/ Completed Mentorship Course
- Mentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification
Physical Requirment
Essential
- Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required
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This advert is for Ward Manager with Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust in Gateshead, 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 (pro rota). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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