Job summary
We have a rare opportunity which has arisen within our regional medium secure Hospital for an experienced nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team.
We are looking for a B7 ward manager to lead our busy Assessment ward and ICU which are at the front end of our service, supporting our most vulnerable patients. The role is varied, challenging and fast paced. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in mental health, they will be resilient, reliable and they will be a compassionate leader.
Interviews for this vacancy will be held on the 28th November 2025.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated manager to join our team, in a challenging but rewarding role, to make a difference to the lives of our patients.
Therefore, applicants will need to:
Have excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Be committed to providing the highest standards of care
Promote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling
We want to help our staff reach their full potential and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to success. This includes a supportive and strong health and well-being team.
As a Ward Manager, you will:
Have 24-hour managerial responsibility for the ward (24 hour responsibility for the Hospital when on-call)
Provide a visible and accessible leadership presence in ward settings to patients, carers and staff
Provide effective direct management to the direct care staff on the ward
Ensure that excellent standards of care are maintained on the ward at all times
You will be required to complete mandatory training to assist your professional development.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage the budget for the ward and extended team on a day to day basis
Ensure that all members of staff receive appropriate supervision and performance review
Ensure that excellent clinical standards are maintained at all times
Provide strong clinical leadership both at a ward and hospital level
To monitor standards of clinical care, the physical ward environment and standards of hotel services delivered to patients
To act as investigating officer with regard to any complaints/incidents as required
Where instances of service deficit are identified to evaluate service, make recommendations and initiate change processes to ensure service improvement
To improve on the quality of patient care experience by using Releasing Time To Care initiatives
To oversee audits within the hospital as appropriate
Ensure correct implementation of the Mental Health Act within the ward
Develop and sustain effective relationships with outside agencies and stakeholders
To represent the hospital at directorate and Trust wide forums as required
To ensure maximum efficiency in the use of the ward and extended role resources
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage the budget for the ward and extended team on a day to day basis
Ensure that all members of staff receive appropriate supervision and performance review
Ensure that excellent clinical standards are maintained at all times
Provide strong clinical leadership both at a ward and hospital level
To monitor standards of clinical care, the physical ward environment and standards of hotel services delivered to patients
To act as investigating officer with regard to any complaints/incidents as required
Where instances of service deficit are identified to evaluate service, make recommendations and initiate change processes to ensure service improvement
To improve on the quality of patient care experience by using Releasing Time To Care initiatives
To oversee audits within the hospital as appropriate
Ensure correct implementation of the Mental Health Act within the ward
Develop and sustain effective relationships with outside agencies and stakeholders
To represent the hospital at directorate and Trust wide forums as required
To ensure maximum efficiency in the use of the ward and extended role resources
Person Specification
Physical requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the full range of duties
- Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction
- Able to occasionally escort and maintain custody of patients both within and outside the secure area if required
- Able to respond to serious emergency incidents
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration RMN
- Degree level or evidence of equivalent experience
Desirable
- Mentorship course
- Post registration leadership and/or management qualification
Training
Essential
- Mental Health Act
- Appropriate management training
Experience
Essential
- Adult mental health
- Clinical supervision and staff appraisal via PAD
- Experienced in involving service users and carers in service planning and monitoring
- Significant experience of working at a senior nursing level at Band 6 or above
- Experienced leader and manager
Desirable
- Leading and managing services in a forensic setting
- Work experience within secure environments in the care and treatment of MDOs
- Experience in managing change and introducing new ways of working
- Experience of service development
- Experience of providing clinical/managerial supervision and facilitating reflective practice
- Previous experience with an offending population group
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of how to ensure least restrictive practices, a recovery focussed approach and increase patient involvement
- Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and national drivers affecting clinical services and nursing practice
- Knowledge and understanding to lead service developments and quality improvements
Desirable
- Understanding of different challenges and requirements for leading and managing within a medium secure setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
- Able to positively engage with patients and nursing staff
- Ability to work cohesively with other disciplines
- Evidence of effective leadership and communication skills
Desirable
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Enhanced skills in providing mentorship, coaching and supervision
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Ability to provide out of hours on call attendance
- Flexible working to ensure service needs are met
Desirable
- Ability to change hours of working at short notice and be responsive to the needs of the service
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: oTrust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Physical requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the full range of duties
- Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction
- Able to occasionally escort and maintain custody of patients both within and outside the secure area if required
- Able to respond to serious emergency incidents
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration RMN
- Degree level or evidence of equivalent experience
Desirable
- Mentorship course
- Post registration leadership and/or management qualification
Training
Essential
- Mental Health Act
- Appropriate management training
Experience
Essential
- Adult mental health
- Clinical supervision and staff appraisal via PAD
- Experienced in involving service users and carers in service planning and monitoring
- Significant experience of working at a senior nursing level at Band 6 or above
- Experienced leader and manager
Desirable
- Leading and managing services in a forensic setting
- Work experience within secure environments in the care and treatment of MDOs
- Experience in managing change and introducing new ways of working
- Experience of service development
- Experience of providing clinical/managerial supervision and facilitating reflective practice
- Previous experience with an offending population group
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of how to ensure least restrictive practices, a recovery focussed approach and increase patient involvement
- Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and national drivers affecting clinical services and nursing practice
- Knowledge and understanding to lead service developments and quality improvements
Desirable
- Understanding of different challenges and requirements for leading and managing within a medium secure setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
- Able to positively engage with patients and nursing staff
- Ability to work cohesively with other disciplines
- Evidence of effective leadership and communication skills
Desirable
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Enhanced skills in providing mentorship, coaching and supervision
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Ability to provide out of hours on call attendance
- Flexible working to ensure service needs are met
Desirable
- Ability to change hours of working at short notice and be responsive to the needs of the service
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: oTrust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
