Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager on Shoredrift Ward. Shoredrift is an acute admission ward based at Hopewood Park in Sunderland. The service is for men over the age of 18 years with a mental illness who require assessment and treatment in hospital.
Responsibilities
A Ward Manager has a crucial role encompassing clinical leadership, staff management and operational oversight. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and managing resources effectively. You will work jointly with the Specialist Nurse in offering effective leadership and day to day management of the team.
As the Ward Manager you will have day to day management of the team which includes recruitment of staff, conducting appraisals, managing performance and supporting the health and well-being of employees. The Clinical Manager will be available to offer regular guidance and support throughout.
Applicants should have a collaborative and enthusiastic style as well as a passion and commitment to networking with other services.
If you feel you are motivated, have excellent communication skills and consider yourself a natural leader, then this could be opportunity you have been waiting for.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Details
Date posted: 02 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 263-ICG25-062-MG
Job locations: Hopewood Park Hospital, Sunderland, SR2 0NB
Job description
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 2nd September 2025
Closing date: 16th September 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* Professional Nursing qualification e.g. RGN/RMN/RNMH/RNLD
* ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent
* Student Assessor /Mentor
Knowledge and Experience
* Significant post registration clinical experience
* Leadership experience
* Continued professional development
* Staff Training and Development
* Staff Appraisal
* Clinical Supervision
* Complex mental health / learning disabilities needs
* Care Co-ordination
* Safeguarding
Skills and Competencies
* Leadership
* Excellent interpersonal and Communication
* Collaborative working
* Time Management
* Operational Management
* Recruitment and Selection
* Change Management
* Resource Management
* Conflict resolution
* Risk Assessment/ Management
* Presentation
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Ability to prioritise
* Ability to delegate
* PMVA
* IT skills
Other requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Hopewood Park Hospital, Sunderland, SR2 0NB
Website: cntw.nhs.uk/careers
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