Ward Manager - Mental Health Nurse

Pivotal People; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Ward Manager for a neurobehavioural rehabilitation service in York. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £52,500 per annum for 35 hours a week, focusing on leading a dedicated team in providing care for adults with acquired brain injuries. The ideal candidate will be a registered RMN or RNLD with experience in managing complex clinical teams, and will contribute to creating a supportive and improving care environment. Attractive benefits include annual leave and company pension.

Benefits

38 days' annual leave

Company pension

Group Life Assurance

Simply Health cash plan

EAP and eye-care vouchers

Free parking

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse qualifications required.
• Experience in leadership within complex care or rehabilitation settings.
• Ability to influence and inspire service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on clinical leadership for person-centered care.
• Lead admission and discharge pathways for seamless rehabilitation.
• Embed robust communication for continuity across the MDT.
• Drive risk management and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage colleagues effectively.

Skills

NMC registered RMN or RNLD

Confident working knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Proven experience managing a ward

Mentorship in Practice

Strong communication skills

Job description

Ward Manager (RMN or RNLD) - Neurological Rehabilitation

Location: York • Salary: Up to £52,500 per annum • Hours: 35 per week (rota) • Contract: Permanent • Company: Pivotal People on behalf of our client

Introduction / About the Role

Pivotal People is partnering with a purpose-built neurobehavioural rehabilitation service in York to appoint a Ward Manager. Supporting up to 40 adults with non-progressive acquired brain injuries, you'll be the visible clinical lead—setting standards, nurturing a high-performing MDT and turning complex presentations into meaningful, measurable progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on clinical and operational leadership to deliver safe, person‑centred, evidence‑based care.
• Lead admission and discharge pathways, ensuring seamless, goal‑focused rehabilitation.
• Embed robust MDT communication and documentation for continuity and outcomes.
• Drive risk management, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Recruit, mentor and develop colleagues; manage rotas, supervision, appraisal and workforce planning.
• Champion reflection, learning and continuous improvement across the ward.

Skills & Experience Required

• NMC‑registered RMN or RNLD.
• Confident working knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Proven experience managing a ward or leading large, diverse clinical teams in complex care/rehab.
• Mentorship in Practice (or willingness to complete).
• Strong communicator who can influence, inspire and deliver sustained service improvement.

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £52,500 per annum.
• Permanent contract, 35 hours per week on a rota.
• 38 days' annual leave, including bank holidays (with buy/sell options).
• Company pension, Group Life Assurance, Simply Health cash plan, EAP and eye‑care vouchers.
• Free parking, long service and recognition awards.
• An inclusive culture focused on wellbeing, growth and development.
• Disability Confident: applicants with disabilities who meet the essentials are guaranteed an interview.

How to Apply

Ready to lead with purpose and make change you can feel? Click Apply Now. Shortlisting is ongoing, so early applications are encouraged. The successful candidate will complete standard compliance checks (references and DBS/PVG).

Pivotal People are recruiting on behalf of our client and will not publish the client's name at this stage.