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, possess 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.
LEO Unit is an 18‑beded 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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
Benefits
* 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 supporting 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 benefit from competitive deals to lease cars.
* Accommodation, our staff benefit from keyworker housing which is available on selected sites.
* NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10 % from a variety of well‑known retail brands through Health Service Discounts website.
For a full list of our benefits please refer to the SLaM website.
Additional Responsibilities
* Deputising for the Clinical Service Lead as required.
* Undertaking site‑wide coordination roles as required, e.g. 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 the 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 ward’s 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.
Key Responsibilities (Numbered)
1. ManagementofNursingCareandPractice
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
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
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