Ward Manager – Acute Inpatient Mental Health

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Salary: £47,300 – £53,700 (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week

A well-respected independent mental health service based in the Chelmsford area is seeking a passionate and experienced Ward Manager to lead a dynamic and multidisciplinary team on an adult acute inpatient ward. This role represents a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership position within a highly regarded clinical setting.

The Role:

As Ward Manager, you will take full clinical and operational leadership of a busy acute ward. You will be a visible, proactive role model for nursing staff, supporting a culture of safety, compassion, and clinical excellence. The position involves leading a team of nurses and support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional leadership and daily clinical oversight to the ward team
• Act as a senior clinical decision-maker and mentor to staff
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and regulatory frameworks
• Drive forward improvements in care delivery and patient outcomes
• Manage ward resources effectively and ensure staff development needs are met
• Support recruitment, induction, and supervision processes

Requirements:

• NMC-registered nurse (Mental Health)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior nursing capacity (e.g., Charge Nurse, Deputy Ward Manager)
• Proven track record of effective clinical leadership within mental health settings
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Able to lead by example and build cohesive, high-performing teams

Desirable:

• Experience within adult acute inpatient mental health services
• Familiarity with CQC standards and clinical governance procedures
• Experience supporting service users with high acuity or complex presentations

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and your birthday off
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Long-service annual leave entitlements
• Ongoing career development and CPD opportunities
• Access to staff wellbeing and voluntary benefits

About the Service:

Set within a tranquil, purpose-built environment surrounded by landscaped grounds, this well-established facility provides a range of mental health services, including acute inpatient care, day patient support, and outpatient therapies. The service is supported by a multidisciplinary team of experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and nurses, delivering integrated care across several specialist areas.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced mental health nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply confidentially today with your CV or contact us directly for more details.

INDSOUTH

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £47,300.00-£53,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person