Ward Manager

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Counselling/therapy support

Wellbeing programs on-site

Early wage access

Financial support services

Wellbeing networks

On-site parking

Cycle2Work

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) invites applications for Ward Manager on JEC Ward within the Long Term Ventilation Service. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care for patients with complex neuro-disabilities, including those on tracheostomy ventilation and NIV.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, autonomy in day-to-day planning, and collaboration with the MDT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing teams on Leonora Ward with a patient-centred approach.
• Provide clinical leadership and set goals with the MDT.
• Ensure high standards of care and evidence-based practice.
• Develop a learning culture and monitor team capabilities.

Job description

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Nursing Management Team, as a Ward Manager of JEC Ward on our Long Term Ventilation Service. The Ventilation Service provides care and treatment for people who need ventilator support in a specially designed environment. Both wards support the growing number of patients with complex respiratory requirements. This includes patients receiving tracheostomy ventilation and non-invasive ventilator (NIV) support, as well as those requiring skilled and frequent intervention. The multi-disciplinary team is made up of a specialist consultant, nursing staff and a range of therapists, who care for people with complex needs on both a short-term or longer-stay basis. The post holder will work across the MDT to ensure a holistic approach and provide leadership and oversight of patient care and goal-setting. We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven, and dynamic and nurse leader to join our friendly team whilst being able to be responsible and accountable for the provision of person-centred patientcare through the modelling of strong clinical leadership to nursing teams on Leonora Ward. Being a motivated individual who is able to work autonomously or in a team, with a flexible approach to work planning and management and a ‘can-do’ attitude, the Ward manager will create a learning culture, as well as developing and maintaining high standards of evidenced-based care through the development and monitoring of capabilities and performance of nursing and health care assistant teams. The Ward manager will be supported by service Matron, other matrons and Director of Nursing. They will be highly visible across the hospital in the clinical areas and wards, working alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues, and in doing so gaining the confidence and respect of all key stakeholders.

Compensation Range

£49,502.00 - £62,804.00

Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement
• Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
• Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!
• Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
• Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
• Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network.
• We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
• Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
• More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at [e-mail]

The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.

We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services for people with complex neuro-disability and their families. We strive to empower our residents and patients to live their lives to the fullest through the delivery of outstanding care, clinical expertise and world leading research. Our care provision spans the entire pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care.