Ward Manager

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager to work as part of our dedicated team at The Brook based at Langdon, in Dawlish. The Brook is a specialist inpatient service supporting adults with a Learning Disability and Autism who present with complex needs and a mental health condition.

The role is dynamic and challenging and we are looking for someone who is highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic who can demonstrate an eagerness for the on-going development of the new service.

You would be joining us at an exciting time as our service continues to develop and evolve.

You will need excellent communication and leadership skills to ensure collaborative work with service users and their families to provide the highest quality of care.

This role will require the post-holder to provide strong, practical and operational leadership with the highest regard to valuing and supporting your team. You will have the confidence and skills to support your team to respond to both the physical and mental well-being needs of your patients in partnership with a vast multi-disciplinary team.

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate a sound experience of management including aspects related to clinical care, staff wellbeing and support, day-to-day management of a busy mental health ward; including expertise in budgetary management and meet team performance criteria.

Main duties of the job

You will be an RLDN, RMN or RGN with post registration experience, including significant experience in a Band 6 position. You will need to be a strong clinical leader to support and supervise staff, ensuring that the care that is provided is exceptional. A desired experience of working with individuals with a learning disability or autistic adults, understanding legal frameworks and CTR processes.

You will have experience of working in a clinical team. The role involves communication, so we expect that you have excellent verbal and written skills this includes regular meetings with stakeholders. Managing a large staff team, so a good understanding around supporting staff wellbeing as well as HR processes around performance monitoring.

Interacting with stakeholders, patients, families and the public means you will need to be confident in giving non-clinical information and advice. Dealing with sensitive information daily, you will understand the importance of data security, confidentiality and professionalism.

You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload, providing support for your colleagues where required, ensure that ward KPI's are monitored.

You will become an integral part of the team, working to ensure that every patient receives high quality care and staff feel supported.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (also referred to as [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) provides mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values: We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Details

• Date posted: 05 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9369-26-0345
• Job locations: The Brook Learning Disability and Autism Unit, Langdon Hospital, Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NR

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential:

• Excellent understanding of Mental Health Inpatient wards and ensuring compliance with least restrictive practice and safeguarding considerations.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of CTR/ DSR in relation to individual's with a learning disability/ autism.

Qualifications

Essential:

• NMC registered RLDN, RMN or RGN and evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Managerial experience including managing staff and monitoring performance
• Several years proven experience at band 6 level- Middle managerial post such as a deputy ward manager in a mental health or learning disability setting.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with people with a learning disability, autism including those with distressed behaviours or significant communication needs.
• Recognised management training

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: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: The Brook Learning Disability and Autism Unit, Langdon Hospital, Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NR

Employer's website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Katy Kemp - [contact hidden]