Ward Manager

Greys Specialist Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Ward Manager in York to lead a team providing neurorehabilitation services. The ideal candidate will hold an RMN/RNLD qualification and have experience in managing complex care services. This permanent position offers a salary of up to GBP52,591 per annum for 35 hours per week across a 7-day rota. Strong clinical leadership and team management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a ward or large staff team.
• Ability to lead, manage and inspire a team.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its application.

Responsibilities

• Improve lives of people with acquired brain injury.
• Manage and coordinate a high standard of nursing care.
• Be accountable for clinical service delivery.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team management

Communication

Clinical risk assessment

Mentorship

Education

RMN/RNLD nursing qualification

Mentorship in Practice (MIP) qualification

Job description

Overview

Ward Manager – Location: York. Permanent Position. Salary: Up to GBP52,591 per annum DOE. Hours: 35 hours per week across a 7-day rota basis.

Greys Specialist Recruitment are working on behalf of a neurorehabilitation unit to help find a Ward Manager, based in York. This team treat people with brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.

Main purpose

• To improve the lives of people with acquired brain injury by minimising the impact of their condition through effective clinical leadership and management of the development and delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing for all people we support.
• To manage, lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of nursing care.
• To be responsible for the operational management and leadership of the ward
• To be professionally accountable and responsible for the delivery of the clinical service by the ward team
• To manage the direct patient care whilst modelling appropriate clinical behaviours to other staff
• To promote and monitor safe and effective practice
• To enhance the People, We Support experience

About you

• An RMN/RNLD nursing qualification.
• Experience of managing a ward or large staff team effectively to meet the needs of the post fully
• The experience and ability to lead, manage and inspire a team.
• Proven experience of managing complex and diverse care/rehabilitation services.
• Mentorship in Practice (MIP) qualification or a willingness to undertake.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and oral and using a variety of media
• Demonstrate relevant understanding of Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Detailed knowledge, understanding and skills in approach to clinical risk assessment and supporting development of others.
• Relevant experience of identifying and organising staff training
• Able to challenge staff behaviours and values in a constructive manner
• Ability to be flexible and work when required including unsociable hours