Ward Manager

Domus Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Ward Manager in Middlesbrough to provide clinical and operational leadership for care teams. Ideal candidates will be Registered Mental Health Nurses with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of mental health practices. Benefits include competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a culture that promotes well-being and career development. This permanent full-time role offers the chance to work with one of the UK's largest brain injury charities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

38 days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Simply Health insurance cash plan

Qualifications

• Experienced Clinical leader with a Mental Health Nursing Pin.
• Good knowledge of working within the Mental Health Act.
• Experience of managing a Ward or large staff team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the care team.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care and empower staff.
• Contribute to development of nursing care and services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mental Health knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse RMN

Mentorship in Practice (MIP) qualification

Job description

One the most reputable providers of neurorehabilitation and brain injury support is looking for a Ward Manager in York, North Yorkshire for one of their independent hospitals.

The role is to provide clinical and operational leadership to a team that provides care and support for Adults with an Acquired Brain Injury.

We are looking for an experienced Clinical leader with a Mental Health Nursing Pin. We would certainly consider an experienced Deputy Ward Manager or Senior Mental Health Nurse looking to step up.

This opportunity gives you the chance to work and lead within one of the UK’s largest brain injury charities. The support provided at this site is highly rewarding and a great environment to grow and develop your own career with the right support and team around you.

Key Responsibilities of a Ward Manager

• Provide clinical and operational leadership by ensuring exceptional standards of care are always adhered to.
• Acting as a role model for evidence-based care, to ensure high standards of clinical care as well as ensuring the people supported achieve their goals.
• Contribute to the continuing development of nursing care and services offered to the service users.
• Empower and enable staff to contribute to the delivery of high-quality person‑centred care.
• Promote and facilitate a learning culture within the ward and a culture of reflective practice for staff.
• Ensure effective performance management of all staff in line with organisational policies and procedures for recruitment, induction, development, supervision, appraisal and discipline.

Ward Manager Requirements

• A Registered Mental Health Nurse RMN with an active pin.
• Demonstrate experience and good knowledge of working within the Mental Health Act.
• Experience of managing a Ward or a large staff team with clinical leadership.
• Previous experience managing complex and specialist services.
• Achieved or willing to take Mentorship in Practice (MIP) qualification.
• Ability to communicate well through written and verbal means.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 38 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance, eye care vouchers, and free parking
• Company pension scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Simply Health insurance cash plan.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that prioritises well being and career development.

If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Matthew Taylor at Domus Recruitment.

As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with £300 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered, and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month.

Job Info

Job Title: Ward Manager

Company: Domus Recruitment

Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Posted:

Closes: Jan 16th 2026

Sector: Management

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time