Inpatient Ward Lead - Learning Disabilities & Autism

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Ward Manager to lead our inpatient service at Bankfields Court for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. You will provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care while fostering a positive culture for patients, families and staff.

You will manage day-to-day ward operations, including workforce planning, staff development, governance and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Current UK nursing registration with NMC.
• Experience leading inpatient teams in learning disability settings.
• Strong leadership and governance focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day ward operations and staffing.
• Oversee workforce planning and staff development.
• Drive quality improvement and patient experience.
• Ensure governance and safety standards.
• Collaborate with MDT to improve outcomes and discharge planning.

Skills

Registered nurse

Leadership

Inpatient care

Learning disabilities

Autism

Team management

Budgeting

Education

NMC registration

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Ward Manager to lead our inpatient service at Bankfields Court for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. You will provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care while fostering a positive culture for patients, families and staff.

You will manage day-to-day ward operations, including workforce planning, staff development, governance and discharge planning.