South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Manager

The closing date is 09 September 2025

Job summary

We are pleased to announce that an opportunity for an experienced RMN Band 6 and above, to lead our Multi-Disciplinary Team on our adult acute inpatient ward.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated nurse who is; committed, caring, compassionate, have good leadership and problem solving skills, excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and a positive attitude to service developments and quality improvement.

Rosa Parks Ward is an 18-bedded male acute ward, currently based at Lambeth Hospital but will soon move to New Douglas Bennet House in Maudsley Hospital.

The multi-disciplinary team is dynamic and diverse, including RMNs, CSWs, an OT, doctors and a consultant who work closely to support patients on their recovery journey. Patients also have access to a psychology and art therapy while on the ward.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the operational management of clinical area.Lead and effectively manage the ward nursing team.Ensure high standards of evidence-based, patient centered care are maintained.To establish and maintain systems for clinical governance.To effectively and efficiently manage ward budget and resources.To promote good communication within the team and with external agencies.

About us

Benefits:

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

  • Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
  • Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
  • Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
  • Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
  • Accommodation,our staff benefits fromkeyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
  • NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

  • Counselling services
  • Wellbeing events
  • Long service awards
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Staff restaurants

We look forward to receiving your application.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NUR-7367886-FR

Job locations

Rosa Parks, Lambeth Hospital

108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Management of Nursing Care and Practice

2. Management of Financial and Material Resources

3. Management of Clinical Standards

4. Management of Human Resources

5. Management of Information and Communication

6. Management of the Environment

7. Personal Development and Freedom to Act

8. Other Responsibilities

The post-holder will also be responsible for:

Deputising for the Clinical Service Lead as required.

Undertaking site wide co-ordination roles as required, eg. DSN.

Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services within and external to the Directorate.

Ensuring that systems are in place which invite service users and their carers to comment on the quality of services they receive.

Implementation of the complaints procedure including investigation, response, and resolution.

Ensuring that their line manager is kept informed of all developments and changes within the ward environment.

The safe storage and administration of medications.

The creation and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to learning and which meets the educational standards required by Educational Institutions whose students are placed on the ward. The post-holder will be expected to facilitate actively the wards involvement in the training and education of staff from a variety of disciplines.

Participating in projects within the Unit and Trust as required by the senior management of the Directorate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Management of Nursing Care and Practice

2. Management of Financial and Material Resources

3. Management of Clinical Standards

4. Management of Human Resources

5. Management of Information and Communication

6. Management of the Environment

7. Personal Development and Freedom to Act

8. Other Responsibilities

The post-holder will also be responsible for:

Deputising for the Clinical Service Lead as required.

Undertaking site wide co-ordination roles as required, eg. DSN.

Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services within and external to the Directorate.

Ensuring that systems are in place which invite service users and their carers to comment on the quality of services they receive.

Implementation of the complaints procedure including investigation, response, and resolution.

Ensuring that their line manager is kept informed of all developments and changes within the ward environment.

The safe storage and administration of medications.

The creation and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to learning and which meets the educational standards required by Educational Institutions whose students are placed on the ward. The post-holder will be expected to facilitate actively the wards involvement in the training and education of staff from a variety of disciplines.

Participating in projects within the Unit and Trust as required by the senior management of the Directorate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability).
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • SLTP Training

Desirable

  • RGN
  • Management course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant years' experience of managing clinical practice at Band 6.
  • Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision
  • Experienceofworkingina multiculturalenvironmentand knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
  • Experienceofrecruitmentand selection of staff

Desirable

  • Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care.
  • Experience of staff performance management
  • Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
  • Experience of project management

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence-based practice
  • Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act, NSF, Child Protection and NHS Plan.
  • Understanding of the role and function of other organizations providing services to people with mental ill-health

Desirable

  • Knowledge of performance management procedures
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability).
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • SLTP Training

Desirable

  • RGN
  • Management course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant years' experience of managing clinical practice at Band 6.
  • Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision
  • Experienceofworkingina multiculturalenvironmentand knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
  • Experienceofrecruitmentand selection of staff

Desirable

  • Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care.
  • Experience of staff performance management
  • Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
  • Experience of project management

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence-based practice
  • Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act, NSF, Child Protection and NHS Plan.
  • Understanding of the role and function of other organizations providing services to people with mental ill-health

Desirable

  • Knowledge of performance management procedures

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosa Parks, Lambeth Hospital

108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosa Parks, Lambeth Hospital

108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Service Lead

Maria Nery

maria.nery@slam.nhs.uk

07967637860

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NUR-7367886-FR

Job locations

Rosa Parks, Lambeth Hospital

108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


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