Ward Manager

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

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to lead our inpatient service at Bankfields Court, a specialist Learning Disability inpatient hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated staffing team and play a key role in shaping the future of inpatient services. As Ward Manager, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care whilst creating a positive culture for patients, families and staff. Bankfields Court is a specialist inpatient service providing assessment, treatment and recovery-focused support for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. We work collaboratively with individuals, families, community teams and partner agencies to promote recovery, enhance quality of life and support discharge planning back into the community. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa, At Bankfields Court, you will join a passionate team committed to delivering the highest standards of care. The role offers the opportunity to influence service improvements, support workforce development and help shape the future direction of our specialist services. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the wards, including workforce planning, staff development, quality improvement, governance, patient experience and achieving high standards of clinical practice. You will work closely with the Service Manager, Modern Matron and wider MDT to drive innovation, improve outcomes and support the ongoing development of the service.

We are looking for a motivated and inspirational registered nurse who:

• Is passionate about providing high-quality care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Has significant experience working with individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Has experience of leading and managing teams within an inpatient or complex care setting.
• Can create a positive, compassionate and inclusive culture where staff feel valued and supported.
• Has strong operational leadership, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Is committed to service improvement, quality, safety and delivering excellent patient outcomes.
• Can develop effective relationships with staff, families, carers and partner organisations.
  We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.