Ward Manager-Spinal Rehabilitation

London Bridge Hospital; Wellington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Ward Manager for Spinal Rehabilitation at The Wellington Hospital. This permanent full-time role involves leadership over a 12-bedded unit, ensuring high standards of clinical care, with attractive benefits and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing with service

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities

Comprehensive flexible health benefits

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Qualifications

• Evidence of post graduate experience with leadership skills/managing people.
• Previous experience of working within Neuro-rehab.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and maintain safe management of the clinical area.
• Act as a positive role model practicing evidence-based care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

RGN with current NMC PIN

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Ward Manager-Spinal Rehabilitation, Wellington

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Client:

London Bridge Hospital

Location:

Wellington, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Ward Manager – Spinal Rehabilitation
London: The Wellington Hospital, St. Johns Wood, NW8
F ull time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday – Friday ( 8-4)
Permanent contract
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

We’re looking for a Ward Manager to join our Neuro Rehabilitation team at TheWellington Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

As the Ward Manager for our 12 bedded Spinal Unit Rehabilitation Unit you will have continued responsibility for leadership and the safe management of the clinical area by maintaining a visible and professional presence in a clinical setting. You will provide clinical leadership within defined areas by acting as a positive role model, who practices evidence-based care, to ensure high standards of clinical care.

The Wellington Hospital's Rehabilitation Centre, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is the largest private centre in the UK. Designed specifically for rehabilitation patients, we provide intensive and bespoke programmes of care for patients particularly those with complex neurological injuries and conditions such as a stroke, head injury or spinal cord injury. We have a Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness Unit (PDOC), Medical Rehabilitation Programme, Functional Restoration Programme (FRP) and Polytrauma and Amputee Rehabilitation Programme.

The Wellington Hospital has over four decades of expertise; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care.

In our 50-bed Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit we care for patients with a wide range of complex neurological conditions. And we're supported by the UK’s largest private intensive care unit. We also offer the latest cancer and robotic surgery treatments, including electrochemotherapy, HIPEC and the da Vinci Robot. Having the largest neurosciences unit in London means we're able to carry out advanced spinal surgery, intracranial and peripheral nerve surgery as well as pioneering neurosurgery.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

• RGN with current NMC PIN
• Evidence of post graduate experience with leadership skills/managing people*
• Previous experience of working within Neuro-rehab
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Ward Manager in Spinal Rehabilitation you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.