Assistant Ward Manager

3 weeks ago


Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Lancashire Care Foundation Trust Full time
Position Overview

A remarkable opportunity has emerged for a dedicated and qualified professional to take on the role of Assistant Ward Manager within our Female PIC ward – Byron.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide clinical leadership and motivation to enhance the capabilities of the existing team while upholding high professional standards.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to staff development and patient care.
  • Promote and maintain exceptional standards of care, supporting the implementation of local and national strategies.
  • Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, alongside leadership and staff development capabilities.
  • Be committed to ongoing professional education and personal development.
Work Requirements

The role requires flexibility to rotate across various specialty areas and to work shifts covering 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to:

  • Occasionally act in place of the Ward Manager.
  • Assist the Ward Manager in conducting audits and supervising staff.
About Lancashire Care Foundation Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust offers a diverse range of services, including secondary mental health care across the region. Our specialized provisions encompass inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health, and forensic services, including low and medium secure care.

We also provide various physical health and well-being services in collaboration with community partners.

Flexible Working

We value a positive work/life balance and encourage flexible working arrangements, such as term time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks. Applicants are encouraged to clearly state their preferences in their application and discuss these options during the interview process.

Further Information

For additional details regarding this vacancy, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.


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