Ward Manager

Domus Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading neurorehabilitation charity is seeking a Ward Manager in York to oversee clinical and operational leadership in a supportive environment. The role involves managing staff and ensuring high standards of care for adults with acquired brain injuries. Candidates should be registered Mental Health Nurses with experience in leadership and the Mental Health Act. Benefits include competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a supportive culture focused on career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

38 days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Active Mental Health Nursing Pin is required.
• Experience managing a ward or large staff team.
• Willingness to take Mentorship in Practice qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the ward.
• Ensure high standards of evidence-based care.
• Empower staff to deliver person-centred care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Mental Health Act knowledge

Team management

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

One of 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.
• Act 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

• 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.