Ward Manager
CV-LibraryNorth WestpermanentPosted: 1 April 2026
Apply NowWe are currently partnering with a leading private mental health provider in Lancashire to recruit two Ward Managers—one on an interim basis to provide immediate operational support, and one on a permanent basis.
This organisation specialises in mental health rehabilitation, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Their services are built around person-centred care, delivered within therapeutic environments that promote recovery, independence, and dignity.
The Role
As a Ward Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operational leadership of the service. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and recovery-focused care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinical leader who is passionate about driving quality, leading teams, and improving patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide visible and effective leadership across the ward
* Lead, supervise, and develop a team of RMNs and Recovery Support Workers
* Ensure compliance with clinical governance, risk management, and regulatory standards (including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and CQC)
* Oversee staffing, rotas, and workforce planning, including participation in the on-call rota
* Maintain high standards in care documentation, medication management, and ward environment
* Lead clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous service development
* Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
* Build strong relationships with families, carers, and external professionals
* Support recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing staff development
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Be a qualified RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse)
* Have significant experience within inpatient mental health or rehabilitation settings
* Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills
* Possess excellent knowledge of clinical risk, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks
* Be committed to person-centred, recovery-focused care
* Be passionate about developing teams and driving service excellence
If you're an experienced clinical leader ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you
This organisation specialises in mental health rehabilitation, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Their services are built around person-centred care, delivered within therapeutic environments that promote recovery, independence, and dignity.
The Role
As a Ward Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operational leadership of the service. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and recovery-focused care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinical leader who is passionate about driving quality, leading teams, and improving patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide visible and effective leadership across the ward
* Lead, supervise, and develop a team of RMNs and Recovery Support Workers
* Ensure compliance with clinical governance, risk management, and regulatory standards (including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and CQC)
* Oversee staffing, rotas, and workforce planning, including participation in the on-call rota
* Maintain high standards in care documentation, medication management, and ward environment
* Lead clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous service development
* Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
* Build strong relationships with families, carers, and external professionals
* Support recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing staff development
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Be a qualified RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse)
* Have significant experience within inpatient mental health or rehabilitation settings
* Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills
* Possess excellent knowledge of clinical risk, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks
* Be committed to person-centred, recovery-focused care
* Be passionate about developing teams and driving service excellence
If you're an experienced clinical leader ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you