Inpatient Ward Lead - Learning Disabilities

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Normanby by Spital CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Ward Manager to lead the inpatient wards at Bankfields Court, a specialist learning disability service. The role focuses on visible clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, person-centred care and a positive culture for patients, families and staff.

The post involves workforce planning, governance, quality improvement and close collaboration with the Service Manager and MDT to drive service improvements and

Qualifications

• Current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RMN/RNMH/RNLD).
• Master's level education in a subject area relevant to practice OR equivalent clinical experience at band 6 or above with significant people management experience.
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and able to provide supervision.
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the inpatient wards.
• Lead workforce planning and staff development.
• Drive quality improvement and governance across the service.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice and patient experience.
• Collaborate with Service Manager, Modern Matron and MDT to shape service development.

Skills

Staff leadership

Governance

Quality improvement

Risk assessment

Medicines management

Safeguarding

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Ward Manager to lead the inpatient wards at Bankfields Court, a specialist learning disability service. The role focuses on visible clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, person-centred care and a positive culture for patients, families and staff.

The post involves workforce planning, governance, quality improvement and close collaboration with the Service Manager and MDT to drive service improvements and