Ward Manager - Social Work Partners : Job Details

Ward Manager

Location: YorkHours: 35 hours per week across a 7-day rotaSalary: Up to £52,591 per annum (DOE)Sector: Neurorehabilitation / Brain Injury

Are you a motivated and experienced RMN or RNLD ready to lead a dynamic clinical team in neurorehabilitation? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking healthcare organisation providing life-changing support for individuals with acquired brain injuries.

You’ll lead a dedicated nursing team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a specialist neurorehabilitation ward. This role offers the chance to make a measurable impact on patient recovery while developing your leadership and operational skills.

Why join us?

• A collaborative, supportive culture with a strong team spirit

• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of those recovering from trauma, illness, or substance-related brain injuries

• Ongoing career development opportunities in a growing organisation

• A focus on staff wellbeing and professional support

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to nursing and support staff

• Ensure safe, effective care delivery and patient goal achievement

• Oversee admissions, discharge planning, and communication across MDTs

• Champion a learning and reflective culture across the team

• Manage risk, safeguarding, and uphold compliance with the Mental Health Act and NMC guidelines

• Drive performance through effective rostering, recruitment, and staff development

• Act as a clinical role model, maintaining high standards and mentoring staff and students

Requirements:

• RMN or RNLD with current NMC registration

• Proven experience managing a ward or large clinical team

• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment

• Ability to lead, inspire, and develop staff in a person-centred environment

• Confident in working with complex care and rehabilitation cases

• Mentorship in Practice (MIP) qualification or willingness to undertake

• Skilled in written and verbal communication across all levels

• Ability to work flexibly, including on-call duties and unsociable hours

• Awareness of safeguarding, infection control, and record-keeping standards

• Able to challenge constructively, promote wellbeing, and support a safe, positive team culture

Ready to lead with purpose? Click Apply Now to join a team that empowers recovery and supports professional growth.