Ward Manager

Health Care; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking a Ward Manager to lead inpatient units while ensuring high-quality care standards. The ideal candidate will possess an RMN or RNLD qualification and have experience in managing a large team. Responsibilities include staff training, managing complaints, and adherence to clinical governance. Excellent benefits include a generous annual leave allowance and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Discounts through Blue light card

Life insurance scheme

Employee staff discounts

Comprehensive pension scheme

Nationwide discount scheme

Vouchers for Eye screening tests

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a ward or large team.
• Background in complex care or rehab services.
• Willingness to complete Mentorship in Practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead on recruitment, training, and staff wellbeing.
• Manage complaints and ensure equipment safety.
• Ensure safeguarding and medication management adherence.
• Plan effective admissions and discharges for patients.

Skills

Experience managing a ward or large team

Clinical governance understanding

Mentorship skills

Knowledge of risk assessments

Education

RMN or RNLD qualification

Job description

Ward Manager

Salary: £52,591 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Location: York, Yorkshire

Hours: 35 hours per week

HCR is working with a respected neurorehabilitation charity supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries. We’re seeking a Ward Manager to lead inpatient units, ensuring high-quality care. The Ward Manager will provide strong clinical and operational leadership, always maintaining excellent standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Lead on recruitment, training, supervision, and staff wellbeing. Manage rotas, leave, and ensure staffing levels meet care needs. Support staff through induction, mentorship, and preceptorship.
• Manage complaints, equipment safety, and environmental cleanliness. Provide hands-on care when needed and participate in the on-call rota
• Ensure that safeguarding, risk assessments, infection control, incident reporting, and medication management are adhered to.
• To ensure effective admissions/discharges planning for patients

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance 38 days!!
• Blue light card with discount of 1000s of high street shops and more!!
• Excellent life insurance scheme
• Employee staff discounts on eating out and shopping
• A phenomenal pension scheme is available
• Nationwide discount scheme
• Vouchers for Eye screening tests are available

Requirements

• RMN or RNLD qualification with proven experience managing a ward or large team.
• Background in complex care or rehab services.
• Mentorship in Practice (or willing to complete).
• Solid understanding of Clinical Governance, Clinical Risk assessment, and staff development.

If you're ready for a new challenge and want to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most, the Ward Manager role could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now!