Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager on Tyne Mental Health Ward. Tyne Mental Health Ward is a Low Secure Ward within the Secure Care CBU based at Northgate Park in Morpeth. The service is for men over the age of 18 years with a mental illness who require assessment and treatment in hospital.
Main duties of the job
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 be 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.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 2nd December 2025
Closing date : 16th December 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 2nd December 2025
Closing date : 16th December 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RGN/RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent
- Student Assessor /Mentor
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RGN/RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent
- Student Assessor /Mentor
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
