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We are currently partnering with a leading private mental health provider in Lancashire to recruit two Ward Managers—one on an interim basis to provide immediate operational support, and one on a permanent basis. This organisation specialises in mental health rehabilitation, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Their services are built around person-centred care, delivered within therapeutic environments that promote recovery, independence, and dignity. The Role As a Ward Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operational leadership of the service. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and recovery-focused care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinical leader who is passionate about driving quality, leading teams, and improving patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Provide visible and effective leadership across the ward, • Lead, supervise, and develop a team of RMNs and Recovery Support Workers, • Ensure compliance with clinical governance, risk management, and regulatory standards (including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and CQC), • Oversee staffing, rotas, and workforce planning, including participation in the on-call rota, • Maintain high standards in care documentation, medication management, and ward environment, • Lead clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous service development, • Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture, • Build strong relationships with families, carers, and external professionals, • Support recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing staff development About You To be successful in this role, you will: • Be a qualified RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse), • Have significant experience within inpatient mental health or rehabilitation settings, • Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills, • Possess excellent knowledge of clinical risk, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks, • Be committed to person-centred, recovery-focused care, • Be passionate about developing teams and driving service excellence If you're an experienced clinical leader ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you