Skilled Ward Manager Needed At Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – Visa Sponsorship Available

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was officially established on October 1, 2024, following the merger of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Solent NHS Trust and the integration of community and mental health services from the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. This consolidation aimed to streamline healthcare services across the region, enhancing accessibility and consistency for a population of approximately two million residents.

The Trust’s headquarters are located in Calmore, Hampshire, England.

As an NHS foundation trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust operates with a degree of autonomy under the broader National Health Service framework, allowing for more localized decision-making tailored to community needs.

The Trust oversees several hospitals including Fareham Community Hospital, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Lymington New Forest Hospital, Petersfield Hospital, Romsey Community Hospital and Western Community Hospital. These facilities provide a comprehensive range of services, from community health to specialized medical treatments.​
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The formation of this Trust represents a significant evolution in the region’s healthcare landscape. By unifying various services under one organizational umbrella, the Trust aims to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation and better meet the unique needs of the communities it serves.

This integration facilitates a more seamless healthcare experience, ensuring that patients receive the right support in the right place at the right time. ​

Salary Range

• £46,148 – £52,809 per year

Job Type

• Permanent
• Full-time

Location

• Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG

Benefits

• UK visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates

Application Deadline

• The closing date for applications is March 2, 2025

The NHS is seeking a dedicated, highly skilled Ward Manager with a background in mental health nursing to join the Trinity Ward team at Antelope House in Southampton. This role is ideal for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with NMC registration, preferably with substantial inpatient mental health experience and proven leadership skills.

We are searching for a highly motivated professional who can work collaboratively with the clinical team lead and female pathway matron to enhance the quality of care provided within the ward. The Trinity team is committed to continuously improving standards of care in line with Royal College of Psychiatry QNWA standards and we seek a strong leader to support this mission.

The ideal Ward Manager will be responsible for ensuring that acute hospital admissions are efficient, well-managed and effectively planned, ensuring seamless patient discharge with a strong focus on positive patient outcomes.

Furthermore, the successful candidate will mentor and support nurses at various levels including:

• Student nurses
• Preceptorship nurses
• International nurses

This position is vital in helping nurses and healthcare support staff refine their clinical and leadership abilities, aligning with their career development goals as set in their appraisals.

The Trinity Ward team is focused on developing an inclusive, supportive culture that fosters least restrictive practices and psychological safety for all staff, patients and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Trinity Ward is a 15-bed female acute ward, catering to adult patients from Southampton.

If you require further information or wish to discuss the role, please contact Lisa Jackson at lisa.jackson@southernhealth.nhs.uk.

Key Responsibilities and Required Skills

Ward Management Responsibilities:

• Overseeing daily operations and workload distribution to ensure the efficient and safe delivery of care.
• Acting as a key resource for staff, offering guidance, support and expertise as they fulfill their duties.
• Ensuring all nursing care follows NICE guidelines and NHS Trust policies.
• Managing team performance including conducting supervisions, appraisals and addressing poor performance in accordance with organizational policies.
• Proactively identifying concerns related to team effectiveness and reporting them to the Acute Care Matron.
• Leading recruitment processes including screening, interviewing and onboarding new staff.
• Adhering to PSIRF (Patient Safety Incident Response Framework) and safeguarding policies to maintain a safe working environment.

Quality & Governance Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the ward meets and maintains compliance with CQC (Care Quality Commission) standards.
• Contributing to a learning-focused, improvement-driven culture within the team.
• Utilizing data analysis to evaluate service performance and implement improvements.
• Sharing best practices with the team to enhance overall efficiency and patient care.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly formed integrated healthcare organization, combining expertise across mental health, learning disabilities, community health and physical health services.

We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality and accessible healthcare services to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a team of over 13,000 professionals operating across 300+ sites, we prioritize patients and staff well-being. Our goal is to establish a seamless healthcare system, ensuring easy accessibility to services and delivering consistent, high-standard care.

Our NHS Trust brings together services from:

• Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Solent NHS Trust
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s community and mental health teams
• Hampshire CAMHS (formerly part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust)

This transformation enables us to provide a more connected, patient-focused approach, ensuring that individuals receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

As we embark on this exciting journey, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence in healthcare delivery.

We are driven by our CARE values:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Join our team and benefit from outstanding career development, specialized training and collaborative working opportunities.

For a detailed overview of the Trust and this role, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document attached to the listing.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all applicants.

If you have concerns about how a person specification requirement might restrict your ability to apply due to your:

• Gender
• Ethnicity
• Age
• Sexual orientation
• Religion/belief
• Disability

Please reach out to our Recruitment Team listed in the job advert and we will work towards removing barriers where possible.

Flexible Working Options

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements during the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• A recognized professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing (RMN).
• Active NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse.
• Leadership or management training (formal qualification preferred).

Experience (Essential):

• Extensive experience in acute mental health care including team leadership.
• Proven ability to manage complex and high-risk cases effectively.
• Strong commitment to multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Significant post-qualification clinical experience.
• Capability to work collaboratively with external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to implement change management strategies for service improvement.
• IT proficiency, particularly in clinical, budgeting and management systems.
• Experience as a supervisor, with an understanding of effective caseload management.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

• This role falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, meaning the successful applicant must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to verify any prior criminal convictions.

UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship

• Applications from international candidates requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.
• Your application will be reviewed equally alongside other candidates.
• For further details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Criminal Records Check for Overseas Applicants

• Since April 6, 2017, all Skilled Worker visa applicants seeking entry into the UK must provide a criminal record certificate from every country where they have lived for 12+ months in the last 10 years.
• Adult dependents (18 years and older) must also comply with this requirement.
• More information is available at Criminal Records Checks for Overseas Applicants.

UK Professional Registration Requirement

• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
• More details can be found on the NHS Careers website.

For further assistance regarding your application, please contact:
Lisa Jackson at lisa.jackson@southernhealth.nhs.uk