Ward Manager – Specialist Amputee Rehabilitation Service

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Ward Manager for their 9-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit dedicated to supporting patients recovering from limb loss. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care, and managing day-to-day operations in a compassionate environment. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and experience in rehabilitation settings.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-standard patient care within a rehabilitation setting.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to implement service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dedicated team in the rehabilitation unit.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Motivate service changes and drive improvement.
• Support staff development and manage day-to-day ward operations.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for integrated care.

Skills

Team leadership

Compassionate care

Operational management

Patient recovery support

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a committed, inclusive employer dedicated to providing outstanding care and supporting flexible working opportunities to meet staff wellbeing. This vacancy is for a Ward Manager to lead our 9-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit dedicated to patients recovering from limb loss, within Pine Cottage. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team and working closely with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, discharge coordination, housekeepers and medical colleagues to support patient recovery and safe discharge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dedicated team, fostering a culture of compassion, inclusion, safety, and excellence.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to patients undergoing complex rehabilitation.
• Motivate service changes and influence others to drive improvement.
• Support and develop staff while managing day-to-day operations and ward-level concerns.
• Drive innovation and continuous service improvement across the unit.
• Demonstrate excellent inter-personal skills to lead and motivate the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a team, handle ward-level complaints, and oversee day-to-day operational issues.
• Be responsible for day-to-day operational line management and ensure a 24/7 service.
• Facilitate admission and discharge of patients to and from the unit.
• Collaborate with health care professionals and statutory/non-statutory agencies to provide integrated care.
• Provide senior leadership and cover service gaps as required.
• Involve patients, families and carers in planning and prioritising rehabilitation and discharge goals.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to nursing staff and rehabilitation assistants for complex care needs.
• Lead recruitment, inductions for new staff, work experience placements and learners.
• Monitor and manage staff absence, annual leave and study leave in line with Trust policies; escalate significant trends.
• Establish clear leadership within the clinical team to maintain a cohesive multidisciplinary team.
• Manage the ward budget.

Qualifications and Experience

• NMC registration.
• Proven track record in organising and delivering high-standard patient care within a rehabilitation setting.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team and implementing service improvements.

Equal Opportunities and Additional Information

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. People with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview provided they meet the minimum criteria for the post. All sites are smoke free.

Immigration status: Sponsorship is only available for Skilled Worker visas where applicable. If you are an applicant from outside the UK, check Home Office eligibility before applying. Please note sponsorship for some roles may not be available and will be identified during application screening. Redeployment priority is given to staff on the Redeployment Register. The DBS check cost may be deducted from the first salary unless you are registered with the update service.

Miscellaneous

Please note that selection processes are designed to recruit candidates with the right values and skills. The use of AI in applications is monitored.

Organisational Context

On 1 April 2025, Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust will operate as a group with a single board while remaining as separate employers for the interim. The Group serves a population of 3.2 million and provides care from the beginning to the end of life. This role is employed by Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust.