Cygnet Health Care

Ward Manager (RMN)

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care on Nova Ward. You'll be working 40 hours a week (9am 5pm) Monday to Friday at Cygnet Elowen Hospital Nova Ward is our 12 bedded service which is a highly specialised eating disorder service, supporting individuals with a low BMI. We focus on supporting individuals to restore their weight to a healthy BMI, whilst providing them with the psychological support and skills to continue their recovery journey at home.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care. This new service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment. **You must have experience of managing a Eating disorders ward **

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£57,750 to £57,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPA1234FC3

Job locations

Derby

DE75 7JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care on Nova Ward.

You'll be working 40 hours a week (9am 5pm) Monday to Friday at Cygnet Elowen Hospital

Nova Ward is our 12 bedded service which is a highly specialised eating disorder service, supporting individuals with a low BMI. We focus on supporting individuals to restore their weight to a healthy BMI, whilst providing them with the psychological support and skills to continue their recovery journey at home.

Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.

This new service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment.

**You must have experience of managing a Eating disorders ward **

Your day-to-day Provide suggestions, proposals & recommendations to the Clinical Manager aimed at the continued development of the ward Co ntribute & participate in planned visits to the ward by professional visitors Initiate & maintain a monitoring system in relation to professional nursing practice at unit level, including pin numbers & the current registration of all qualified staff Ensure that the evaluation of service delivery is user (i.e. patient, carer & family) based Advise non-clinical staff within the hospital on management of patients with mental illness Ensure patients rights to confidentiality are respected & that Cygnet Health Care & professional policies are adhered to.You are Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision Familiar with an in-patient setting Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others Open, compassionate, honest & resilient Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans Well-informed of the Mental Health Act & the latest nursing practices Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk.Why Cygnet? Well offer you NHS & employee discount scheme 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet Free meals on duty Free parking RCNi membership Bespoke career pathways Plus much more.Please note: the successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care on Nova Ward.

You'll be working 40 hours a week (9am 5pm) Monday to Friday at Cygnet Elowen Hospital

Nova Ward is our 12 bedded service which is a highly specialised eating disorder service, supporting individuals with a low BMI. We focus on supporting individuals to restore their weight to a healthy BMI, whilst providing them with the psychological support and skills to continue their recovery journey at home.

Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.

This new service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment.

**You must have experience of managing a Eating disorders ward **

Your day-to-day Provide suggestions, proposals & recommendations to the Clinical Manager aimed at the continued development of the ward Co ntribute & participate in planned visits to the ward by professional visitors Initiate & maintain a monitoring system in relation to professional nursing practice at unit level, including pin numbers & the current registration of all qualified staff Ensure that the evaluation of service delivery is user (i.e. patient, carer & family) based Advise non-clinical staff within the hospital on management of patients with mental illness Ensure patients rights to confidentiality are respected & that Cygnet Health Care & professional policies are adhered to.You are Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision Familiar with an in-patient setting Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others Open, compassionate, honest & resilient Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans Well-informed of the Mental Health Act & the latest nursing practices Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk.Why Cygnet? Well offer you NHS & employee discount scheme 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet Free meals on duty Free parking RCNi membership Bespoke career pathways Plus much more.Please note: the successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

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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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Derby

DE75 7JB


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Derby

DE75 7JB


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Leah waldron

VPA1234FC3.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£57,750 to £57,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPA1234FC3

Job locations

Derby

DE75 7JB


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