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Ward Manager - Ardleigh Ward

The closing date is 17 December 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Ward Manager to work on Ardleigh Ward, our female acute ward at The Lakes Mental Health Unit. The successful applicant will be responsible for the daily management of the ward.

The post holder is responsible for the overseeing of assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients with mental health needs. Participate in ward meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and the introduction to research or trials within a designated area. Ensure the environment is maintained to high standards at all times. Ensure all CQC standards are upheld at all times and the information is disseminated to all staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills as a band 6 nurse and able to take responsibility for the overseeing assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for client requiring treatment. You will be able to demonstrate:

  • Excellent risk assessment skills,
  • Communicate effectively, both written and verbally;
  • Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm,
  • Above all be highly motivated.
  • An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is essential, taking into account the needs of families and carer's, and become part of an established multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience of involvement in Quality Improvement Projects.
  • Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

  • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
  • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
  • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
  • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
  • Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
  • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
  • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
  • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

  • Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
  • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

08 December 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

364-A-9626

Job locations

Ardleigh Ward

The Lakes, Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key strategic responsibilities

  1. In liaison with the Consultant Practitioner/Clinical Manager, set objectives for the delivery of care, and the implementation and monitoring
  1. Responsible for updating own knowledge and ensuring all Mandatory and Core Practice Training is up to date at all times
  1. Ensure full compliance with standards laid out in the Trusts CPA Policy is in place at all times. Upholding the principle for Admission Procedure is undertaken in accordance with CPA and Trust Policy, risk assessed and that discharges are pre-planned, and that all necessary agencies are informed.
  1. In line with the Trusts visions uphold all principles of good customer care including members of the public, other professional, patients and colleagues on the ward.
  1. Act at all times in accordance with:
  • Midwifery and Nursing Council Code of Professional Practice 2015
  • Scope of Professional Practice
  • Standards for Medicines management 2008
  • Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping 2015
  • Revalidation from 2016
  1. In liaison with the Consultant Practitioner/Clinical Manager, ensure that Essex Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust Policies and Procedures are communicated, implemented and developed and that all staff are aware of the procedure to obtain all Policies and Procedure via the Trust Intranet web site.
  1. Inform the Consultant Practitioner on all breaches of nursing professional conduct as required by the NMC code of Professional Practice
  1. Work closely with the Executive Nurse in developing nursing practice across the ward.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key strategic responsibilities

  1. In liaison with the Consultant Practitioner/Clinical Manager, set objectives for the delivery of care, and the implementation and monitoring
  1. Responsible for updating own knowledge and ensuring all Mandatory and Core Practice Training is up to date at all times
  1. Ensure full compliance with standards laid out in the Trusts CPA Policy is in place at all times. Upholding the principle for Admission Procedure is undertaken in accordance with CPA and Trust Policy, risk assessed and that discharges are pre-planned, and that all necessary agencies are informed.
  1. In line with the Trusts visions uphold all principles of good customer care including members of the public, other professional, patients and colleagues on the ward.
  1. Act at all times in accordance with:
  • Midwifery and Nursing Council Code of Professional Practice 2015
  • Scope of Professional Practice
  • Standards for Medicines management 2008
  • Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping 2015
  • Revalidation from 2016
  1. In liaison with the Consultant Practitioner/Clinical Manager, ensure that Essex Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust Policies and Procedures are communicated, implemented and developed and that all staff are aware of the procedure to obtain all Policies and Procedure via the Trust Intranet web site.
  1. Inform the Consultant Practitioner on all breaches of nursing professional conduct as required by the NMC code of Professional Practice
  1. Work closely with the Executive Nurse in developing nursing practice across the ward.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3
  • Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC

Desirable

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Master's degree or willingness to undertake this
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification

Work Experience & Attainments

Essential

  • Proven experience of working in a health / social care or acute setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of working with, supervising lower banded staff
  • Managing the care of service users with highly complex needs

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to supervise and conduct highly complex assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters
  • Knowledge of working with external agencies to support the service user group
  • Provide clinical leadership to support the team to meet their key performance indicators and contractual targets
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3
  • Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC

Desirable

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Master's degree or willingness to undertake this
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification

Work Experience & Attainments

Essential

  • Proven experience of working in a health / social care or acute setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of working with, supervising lower banded staff
  • Managing the care of service users with highly complex needs

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to supervise and conduct highly complex assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters
  • Knowledge of working with external agencies to support the service user group
  • Provide clinical leadership to support the team to meet their key performance indicators and contractual targets

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ardleigh Ward

The Lakes, Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ardleigh Ward

The Lakes, Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Operational Service Manager

Marina Laing

marina.laing@nhs.net

01206228712

Details

Date posted

08 December 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

364-A-9626

Job locations

Ardleigh Ward

The Lakes, Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


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