Ward Manager
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States of Guernsey Ward Manager
The closing date is 23 November 2026
Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for a Ward Manager to join Roustel Ward within Mental Health Services.
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and compassionate Ward Manager to lead Roustel Ward, a specialist 20-bed unit providing care for people living with dementia whose needs cannot currently be met in the community.
As Ward Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering person-centred care, supporting individuals and their families through a challenging stage of their dementia journey while promoting recovery, independence and successful transition back to community settings wherever possible.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Manager will assume continuing responsibility for service provisionwithin the ward. The Ward Manager will be responsible for the assessment and allocation ofplacements within the ward, ensuring person centred care is provided alongside assessingrisk and maintaining the health and safety of everyone.
The Ward Manager has an allocated budget, and the post holder is required to manageresources in an efficient and cost-effective manner.In consultation and collaboration with peers and Operational Managers the post holder willcontribute to or lead on designated work streams relevant to the service such as policy reviewand safety and quality initiatives.
The post holder will be responsive and innovative and always inclusive of colleagues whenconsidering new ways of working.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£57,635 to £75,789 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0005-26-0117
Job locations
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St martins
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Guernsey
Job description
Job responsibilities
To promote and deliver a high standard of care based on best practice to maintain patient/service user safety and provide an excellent.
To coordinate the assessment of patients/service users with complex needs including individuals with unconfirmed diagnosis.
To coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of specialised programmes of care utilising evidence and research.
To lead a team of staff/provide specialist advice in acute and chronic situations ensuring that the patients/services users needs are met along with their support network.
To ensure patient/service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their beliefs and dignity.
To utilise data and information from a range of sources to identify patient/service user condition to guide decision making.
Within field of expertise and policy and where appropriate, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis.
To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for patients/service users and their support networks.
To ensure that professional standards are upheld by the staff members working within the postholders sphere of responsibility.
To manage all incidents as per policy and participate in risk management and Quality and Safety processes e.g. SWARM.
To be accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients/service users and escalate any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns following the appropriate processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To promote and deliver a high standard of care based on best practice to maintain patient/service user safety and provide an excellent.
To coordinate the assessment of patients/service users with complex needs including individuals with unconfirmed diagnosis.
To coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of specialised programmes of care utilising evidence and research.
To lead a team of staff/provide specialist advice in acute and chronic situations ensuring that the patients/services users needs are met along with their support network.
To ensure patient/service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their beliefs and dignity.
To utilise data and information from a range of sources to identify patient/service user condition to guide decision making.
Within field of expertise and policy and where appropriate, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis.
To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for patients/service users and their support networks.
To ensure that professional standards are upheld by the staff members working within the postholders sphere of responsibility.
To manage all incidents as per policy and participate in risk management and Quality and Safety processes e.g. SWARM.
To be accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients/service users and escalate any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns following the appropriate processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse RMN
- Significant experience at a Band 6 or equivalent
- Practice assessor, practice supervisor
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse RMN
- Significant experience at a Band 6 or equivalent
- Practice assessor, practice supervisor
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
States of Guernsey
Address
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St martins
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Guernsey
Employer's website
https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
States of Guernsey
Address
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St martins
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Guernsey
Employer's website
https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Kirsteen Heneghan
01481224265
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£57,635 to £75,789 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0005-26-0117
Job locations
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St martins
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Guernsey
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