Ward Manager jobs UK at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Chelmsford, Essex. Salary £49,387–£56,515. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship considered. Apply by 28 October 2026.
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Ward Manager jobs UK | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust | Chelmsford | £49,387–£56,515
Employer: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Exact location: Chelmsford, Essex, Broomfield
Salary: £49,387–£56,515 per year (the original post does not specify the pay period)
Working hours: Full-time
Job duties: Assessment of care needs, creation and evaluation of programmes of care, nursing leadership, staff development, infection control and ward management.
Requirements: Valid UK professional registration, leadership skills, effective communication, workload prioritisation and knowledge of relevant legislation.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Deputy Ward Manager and minimum 2 years of experience in forensic services.
Qualifications: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RNM); evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health practice.
Visa sponsorship details: Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered.
Application process: Apply through the employer’s official recruitment process. Valid UK professional registration is required.
Employer: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, Broomfield
Salary: £49,387–£56,515
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
Summary of the Position
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 will be under the general line management of the Clinical Manager/Matron and will be expected to function independently in the role, but with support.
Training and education of learners designated to the ward will demand active engagement and will also promote integration between the ward teams and the community services.
Role Key Accountabilities
Work together with the Integrated Clinical Lead/Matron, Service Manager and Director to create objectives for the delivery of care in the region and develop means of delivering and measuring them.
To work in partnership with the Executive Nurse to develop nursing practice across the in-patient wards.
Knowledge/understanding of legislation likely to be encountered as part of the position e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, as amended 2007, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Access to Information Act 1986, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
For full conformity with requirements as set out in the Trusts CPA Policy & Procedure.
Working in collaboration with the Integrated Clinical Lead/Matron, Service Manager and Director report and investigate events, complaints, accidents and ensure that the required documentation is completed and forwarded to the Director at the earliest opportunity following any incident.
Participate in and review unit audit and research.
To be the lead for infection control within the ward and to ensure compliance with all Trust policies.
Report any breaches of nursing professional conduct to the Integrated Clinical Lead/Matron, Service Manager and Director as required by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Responsible for updating own knowledge of contemporary mental health services and a commitment to continue own personal career development in line with Trust Appraisal and Development Policy.
Who We Are
Valuing you. Thank you for your dedication. We look after you at EPUT.
Receive the supervision and support you need to reach your potential.
Join the inclusive EPUT community and engage with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
Should you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health guidance and psychotherapy.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a Disclosure submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Sponsorship Letter
We will examine applications from anyone requiring current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK. For further information, see the UK Visas and Immigration page.
From 6 April 2017 applicants for skilled worker visas requesting for entrance clearance to the UK have been required to provide a criminal record certificate from each nation in which they have lived continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the previous 10 years. This also applies to adult dependants (those over 18 years old). Guidance on criminal records checks for international candidates is available here.
Registration in the UK
You must have valid UK professional registration to apply.
