Ward Manager (RMN)
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £57,200.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £57200.00 - £57200.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, WV11 1UH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-26-0597 |
Summary
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. Cygnet Group are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care. Youll be working 40 hours a week (Monday-Friday 9 am till 5 pm) at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. The Service: Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands. The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services. Shaw Ward: Shaw Ward is a 17-bed male emergency acute inpatient service that provides a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Your day-to-day: Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice Participate unit coordinator rota system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours (one day per week, 7:30 am 8:00 pm) Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £57,200 Per Year 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support Bespoke career pathways Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Light Card Plus much more You will have.... A qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC pin number Either an experienced Senior RMN or Ward Manager working within PICU or ACUTE Mental Health Hospital Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision Familiar with in an inpatient setting (preferably experience of working in personality disorders/acute setting) Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others Experienced in working with service users with personality disorders Open, compassionate, honest & resilient Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans Well-informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply