Job Title: NHS Ward Manager
Agency: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Chelmsford, CM1 7LF
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: Not Specified

 Join a WhatsApp channel that posts ONLY UK visa sponsorship jobs: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6IqsxGJP8LdarxD53S

Job Description

Discover NHS Ward Manager jobs with UK visa sponsorship in 2026. Explore this ultimate opportunity for Registered Nurses (RMN) seeking mental health nursing careers in the UK.

NHS Ward Manager Jobs – Ultimate UK Visa Sponsorship Job 2026

Job overview

The post holder will be a Ward Manager headquartered at the Linden Center on Finchingfield Ward.

Finchingfield Hospital Finchingfield Ward is an 18-bed male acute mental health treatment hospital. It provides psychiatric assessment, inpatient care and treatment for males with acute mental health challenges

Role Key Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the creation, execution and evaluation of programs of care for service users with mental health issues. The post holder is expected to operate autonomously in carrying out the tasks of the post but with support under the overall management supervision of the Clinical Manager/Matron. You will also be expected to play an active role in the training and education of learners on the ward and will promote integration between the ward teams and the community services.

To perform any other duties appropriate to the obligations of this office. This is an outline of a job description and may be subject to change depending on the needs of the service, in conjunction with the post holder.

Who we are

EPUT is seeking enthusiastic staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT may provide you with a range of perks and development including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS staff discounts
• Great Training Facilities and Opportunities
• Annual Leave Purchase and Sale Scheme
• The chance of working bank shifts and expanding knowledge and skills in other fields
• Salary Sacrifice plans (such as leasing automobiles and Cycle to Work)

The Trust is committed to supporting and promoting flexible working for all its employees. We have various possibilities and encourage you to question the recruiting manager about what’s possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the ability to apply for a flexible working request from day one of your job

Become a member of our Staff bank

Staff Bank – what is it?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is a trust-run service that provides clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to work shifts at our trust hospitals and community locations. We at EPUT have our own bank of professional staff, so that we can provide safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent personnel are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank; however, this does not mean you have to work any more shifts but the opportunity is there for you if you choose.

If you are joining our Trust for a definite term, please specify on your New Starter Paperwork that you would like to join our staff bank.

Description of the job

Job duties

• To create objectives for the delivery of care within the area, and to develop methods of implementation and monitoring of these in cooperation with the Clinical Manager/ Matron, Service Manager, Associate Director and Director.
• To work in partnership with the Executive Nurse to develop nursing practice across the inpatient wards.
• Knowledge/understanding of the legislation likely to be faced as part of the position e.g. Mental Health Act 1983 as modified in 2007, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Access to Information Act 1986, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• To guarantee compliance with the requirements set out in the Trust’s CPA Policy & Procedure.
• In conjunction with the Clinical Manager/Matron, Service Manager and Director, record and investigate occurrences, complaints, accidents and ensure all relevant documentation is completed and sent as soon as possible following the incident.
• Take part in and assess audit and research in the unit.
• To take a lead role in infection control within the ward and to ensure that all Trust policies are adhered to.
• Notify the Clinical Manager/Matron, Service Manager and Director of all breaches of nursing professional conduct as mandated by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• To act as a contact point with Human Resources and maintain the relevant Policies and Procedures to deal with staff issues.
• Joint oversight & administration with the adjoining Ward Manager of the Health Based Place of Safety with help from the Clinical Manager/Matron.
• Be responsible for own knowledge of current mental health services and a commitment to maintaining own personal career development in line with Trusts Appraisal and Development Policy.

Person specification Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RMN)
• Experience of Deputy Ward Manager or equivalent
• Personal and professional development evidence
• DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

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 (previously known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers need current We welcome applications for skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK and they will be evaluated along with all other applications. For more information, see the UK Visas and Immigration site

Since 6 April 2017, all applicants for entrance clearance as a skilled worker to the UK must provide a criminal record certificate from every nation in which they have lived (whether continuously or cumulatively) for a period of 12 months or more in the previous 10 years. This also applies to adult dependants (over 18 years of age). See guidance here: Criminal records checks for candidates overseas

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online for this job

Disclaimer

Author: Simon RobertEasyInfoBlog is a multi-author blog. We have experts and professionals in various fields who share their ideas and expert knowledge to help you with your daily information needs. Thanks for reading!