**Job Title:** Ward Manager (RMN/RGN) - Acute Ward
**Location:** Essex, CM1
**Salary:** £47,300 - £53,700 per annum (depending on experience)
**Job Type:** Permanent, Full-time
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**Job Description**
Are you an ambitious and experienced **Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN)** ready to take on a pivotal leadership role? We are seeking a dedicated **Ward Manager** to provide clinical and operational leadership for our Acute Ward in Essex.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven leader to take full responsibility for a dynamic clinical environment. You will be instrumental in driving standards, developing your team, and ensuring the delivery of outstanding, patient-centred care.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Provide strong, visible leadership and professional management to the entire ward team, including **Staff Nurses**, **Deputy Ward Managers**, and **Healthcare** support workers.
* Hold full clinical and operational responsibility for the acute ward, ensuring the highest standards of **clinical** care and safety.
* Manage the ward budget, resources, and have full authorised oversight of the nursing **rota**, ensuring effective **e-rostering** and safe staffing levels.
* Lead the development and implementation of new **services** and evidence-based **care pathways** to enhance patient outcomes.
* Ensure all **nursing staff** receive regular **clinical supervision**, structured appraisals, and complete all **CPD** and **mandatory training** requirements.
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement, audit, and compliance with all regulatory standards (e.g., CQC, **NMC**).
* Act as a senior clinical expert, supporting with complex cases and ensuring best practice in all activities, including **medication rounds**.
**Essential Requirements:**
* Valid **NMC Pin** as a **Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)** or **Registered General Nurse (RGN)** with acute experience.
* **A minimum of three years' experience** in a senior role such as **Deputy Ward Manager**, **Clinical Lead**, or **Ward Sister** within an acute setting.
* Proven leadership and line management experience, with a track record of motivating and developing a **nursing** team.
* Strong operational skills, including experience with **rota** management, **e-rostering**, and managing a budget.
* Comprehensive knowledge of clinical governance, audit, and quality assurance processes.
* Excellent clinical knowledge, including the safe management of **medication rounds** and complex care needs.
* A commitment to supporting the **CPD** and growth of all team members.
**Desirable Skills:**
* Formal management or leadership qualification.
* Experience in leading change and developing new **care pathways** or **services**.
* A proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced acute environment.
**Why Join Us?**
* **Highly competitive salary** ranging from **£47,300 to £53,700** per annum.
* A genuine **Ward Manager** position with full autonomy and responsibility for your clinical area.
* Significant opportunity to influence and develop **services** and **care pathways**.
* Clear pathway for further career progression into **Clinical Services Manager (CSM)** or **Head of Care** roles.
* Comprehensive support for your own **CPD** and professional development.
* Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values strong **clinical** leadership.
If you are a motivated **RMN** or **RGN** with a valid **NMC PIN** and the proven leadership skills to excel as a **Ward Manager**, we encourage you to apply.
**To apply for this Ward Manager position, please submit your CV through Indeed.**
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £47,300.00-£53,700.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Springfield North CM1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Ward Manager : 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Springfield North CM1 (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (required)
Work Location: In person