Important Information Location: Our Lady's, Our Ladys Home, 68 Ard Na Va Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6FF Date Posted: 8th September 2025 Closing Date: 30th September 2025 Industry: Healthcare Job Type: Full time Salary: Based on Experience Registered Manager - Mental Health Can you make a real difference in the lives of others? At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team valued for your contribution, with opportunities for career development, and a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you. Macklin Care Homes is excited to announce the opening of a new Mental Health Inpatient Facility at Our Lady's Care Home, Belfast. As a result, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager (Mental Health), who will use their compassion and clinical experience to help deliver the exceptional levels of patient care we are known for. The facility will aim to provide mental health inpatient services including mental health assessment, treatment, and therapeutic work. About the role Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Management Oversee the day-to-day operations of the mental health inpatient facility. Lead and motivate a team to ensure high-quality care delivery. Develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with the Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts. Clinical Expertise Provide guidance on mental health care practices. Ensure compliance with legal frameworks and regulatory requirements. Deliver training and support to staff to enhance their understanding of mental health protocols. Patient Care Ensure that patients receive personalised, compassionate, and effective care. Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans as necessary. Foster a therapeutic environment that supports recovery. Operational Excellence Manage budgets and resources efficiently. Conduct audits and quality assurance checks. Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders to optimise care pathways. Regulatory Compliance Stay updated on changes to the Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts. Ensure all staff adhere to these regulations in practice. Essential Criteria: Experienced Registered Nurse, or Registered Mental Nurse / Registered General Nurse. Experience in a similar setting managing complex mental health needs. Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and Mental Capacity Act NI (2016). Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and general IT skills. Experience in delivering clinical supervision in a leadership capacity. Collaborating with patients with a variety of mental health problems. Ensuring care plans are comprehensive and understandable by the patient. Administer medication as prescribed, within professional guidelines, ensuring all staff on duty are aware of any observable side-effects of medication. Ability to collaborate with a challenging patient group in a positive manner including identifying and managing stressful situations. Experience in implementing risk assessments and developing risk management plans. Ability to accurately maintain documentation and undertake audits whilst always demonstrating integrity. Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and visitors, working independently and as part of a team. Exhibit compassion, resiliency, and dedication to empower and support our patients during and throughout their recovery. Demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and willingness to undertake additional duties dependent upon the needs of the role. Right to work and live in the UK. Desirable Criteria: Current and/or previous experience in a Mental Health role within a Care Home environment at a management level. Company benefits: At Macklin Care Homes, we understand the hard work and dedication that our colleagues bring to their roles, and we are committed to rewarding their efforts with a comprehensive benefits package: Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values. A comprehensive paid induction programme. Wide variety of training provided. Career development opportunities. Flexibility of shifts. Employee Assistance Programme. Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast. Health and wellbeing initiatives including team-building initiatives. Free car parking and uniform * Incentives for employee referrals * * T&Cs will apply. Ensure your CV is up to date as this is required for the interview process. Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered. Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage. An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department. It is Macklin Care Homes Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer. Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer. What you will need Required criteria Experienced Registered Nurse or Level 5 with a current valid NMC registration. Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar setting managing complex mental health needs. Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and Mental Capacity Act NI (2016). Experience in delivering clinical supervision in a leadership capacity. Collaborating with patients with a variety of mental health problems. Ensuring care-plans are comprehensive and understandable by the patient. Administer medication as prescribed, within professional guidelines, ensuring all staff on duty are aware of any observable side-effects of medication. Ability to collaborate with a challenging patient group in a positive manner including identifying and managing stressful situations. Experience in implementing risk assessments and developing risk management plans. Ability to accurately maintain documentation, undertake audits whilst always demonstrating integrity Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and visitors, working independently and as part of a team Exhibit compassion,resiliency, and dedication to empower and support our patients during and throughout their recovery. Demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English, including computer literacy. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and willingness to undertake additional duties dependent upon the needs of the role. Hold a valid Work Permit. Desired criteria Current or previous experience in a Mental Health role within a Care Home environment at a management level. Completion of a Leadership/Management Programme. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.