Ward Manager - Learning Disability Inpatient Leadership

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 seeks an experienced Ward Manager to lead the inpatient service at Bankfields Court, a specialist Learning Disability inpatient hospital. The role offers visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care while fostering a positive culture for patients, families and staff.

You will oversee day-to-day ward management, workforce planning, staff development, quality improvement, governance and patient

Qualifications

• Masters-level qualification or equivalent clinical experience with leadership of teams
• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RMN/RNMH/RNLD)
• Experience with clinical supervision and quality improvement methodologies
• Experience of managing people in inpatient/complex care settings

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day ward management and workforce planning
• Drive quality improvement, governance and patient experience
• Collaborate with Service Manager, Modern Matron and MDT to shape service delivery
• Develop and maintain positive, inclusive culture for staff and service users

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Quality improvement

Education

Master’s level qualification in relevant area

NMC registration (RMN/RNMH/RNLD)

Evidence of CPD and clinical supervision training

Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Ward Manager to lead the inpatient service at Bankfields Court, a specialist Learning Disability inpatient hospital. The role offers visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care while fostering a positive culture for patients, families and staff.

You will oversee day-to-day ward management, workforce planning, staff development, quality improvement, governance and patient