Ward Manager

NHS

  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Are you ready for your next career step or looking for a new challenge? Why not apply to lead our team on Avocet Ward! Avocet ward is a 19 bedded all female acute inpatient ward at WoodlandsIf you are passionate about patient care and involvement, as well as looking for your next step into leadership and management that will also equip you with personal development opportunities, working within a strong, supportive and established team, then this role is for you! You will either be a qualified nurse or hold a clinical professional qualification within a multi-disciplinary team of nursing and MDT staff to ensure clinical excellence and outstanding care are delivery at all times.You will lead by example and inspire those around you to provide exceptional care, operational and clinical excellence on the Ward. As part of the management team, you will work with colleagues and senior leaders to lead your team and support our CQC requirements.You will have the opportunity to engage in Quality Improvement initiatives and contribute to the strategic development of our service.We are expecting ambitious people to apply for this role and we take a creative outlook on staff development. Through listening to your values and opinions, the team supports ongoing learning both internally and externally.Main duties of the jobAs Ward Manager on Avocet Ward, you will be fully supported by a Matron as well as the East Suffolk Locality Leadership.To be responsible for the management and leadership of a team of health professionals providing care over a 24-hour period. To provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team.Expected to lead the ward team in providing high quality, compassionate nursing care and will be able to demonstrate this through compliance with performance outcomes.Expected to be a positive and strong leader who will set a clear and compelling vision for the team, will be a visible presence who influences and supports consistently great teamwork and a positive culture.To lead by example and motivate the team to provide exceptional levels of care to all our patients. As an enthusiastic and positive change agent, their dedication, professionalism and communication skills will inspire others to also go the extra mile and display high levels of performance in even the most challenging situations.The post holder will be expected to engage in on-going professional development and appraisal, engagement in Quality Improvement initiatives and contribution to the strategic development of the service.About usHere at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.Benefits included with this role are: -
  • NHS pension
  • a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
  • career progression
  • starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
  • staff physio service
  • NHS discounts and many more.
To work within our Trusts values and behaviours - Positively, Respectfully, Together to ensure that we work to ensure compassionate and high quality care to all in our service.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year gross per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number246-ESU7409467Job locationsAvocet Ward, WoodlandsHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobsFor an informal discussion, please contact Lindsay Sadler lindsay.sadler@nsft.nhs.uk or Luke Peek luke.peek@nsft.nhs.uk Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobsFor an informal discussion, please contact Lindsay Sadler lindsay.sadler@nsft.nhs.uk or Luke Peek luke.peek@nsft.nhs.ukPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including some staff management/supervision experience.
  • Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management.
  • Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development.
QualificationsEssential
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Ongoing professional development
Desirable
  • Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice.
  • ILM certificate in management or equivalent.
KnowledgeEssential
  • - Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including some staff management/supervision experience.
  • Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management.
  • Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development.
QualificationsEssential
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Ongoing professional development
Desirable
  • Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice.
  • ILM certificate in management or equivalent.
KnowledgeEssential
  • - Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects

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