About this role
Job summary Being a Ward Manager is more than just managing a team. It's being a leader, an expert, being the driving force behind a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within your ward. If you agree, then you're the Ward Manager we're looking for. Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or a seasoned Ward Manager looking for a new ward to make your own, if caring for others and being able to successfully lead a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you, then apply today and join the team at The Bridge. Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Its a career that you can take pride in and enjoy. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like.What you will be doingWith experience from the NHS or private care, you will lead the nursing team provide high-quality care and support to people within this specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork. As a Ward Manager, you will empo
Main duties of the job In the role of Ward Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the ward team at The Bridge, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service. Your primary duties will include providing clinical leadership and guidance, ensuring that high standards of care are maintained and improved, and acting as a role model to nursing staff. You will oversee budgets, supervise nursing staff, and maintain a collaborative environment. You'll have a relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, and experience in a similar environment. Those who are naturally caring, compassionate, and committed to high-quality care are encouraged to apply. The position requires a proactive approach to leadership and patient care, ensuring compliance with clinical governance frameworks. Benefits include a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees, offering a network of more than 90 services across England and Wales. The company is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global reach that spans 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people. Elysium Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality care across various specialties like Mental Health, Neurological care, and Learning Disabilities & Autism. The organisation promotes a unique approach to care delivery focused on patient-centered care and inclusive, accessible recruitment. They ensure all staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users, maintaining a Disability Confident status, and adhering to safer recruitment practices supported by DBS checks for all appointments.
Job description Job responsibilities
Being a Ward Manager is more than just managing a team. It's being a leader, an expert, being the driving force behind a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within your ward. If you agree, then you're the Ward Manager we're looking for.
Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or a seasoned Ward Manager looking for a new ward to make your own, if caring for others and being able to successfully lead a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you, then apply today and join the team at The Bridge.
Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
It’s a career that you can take pride in and enjoy. It’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
What you will be doing
With experience from the NHS or private care, you will lead the nursing team provide high-quality care and support to people within this specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork.
As a Ward Manager, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse to manage the on-call service and manage the ward budgets, and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better. Other duties include:
Providing Clinical Leadership and expertise Providing leadership and guidance to support a unified service and engaged workforce Ensuring that high standards are in place, followed and improved in accordance within the Clinical Governance framework Utilising and supervising all nursing staff effectively Being an expert resource on Nursing care of service users within the specialism and hold a key role in the multidisciplinary team Maintaining a positive and collaborative environment to allow ward members to reach their potential and maximum their ability to provide high-quality care, staff welfare and staff training Designated to take charge of the ward Things that you will have:
A relevant nursing qualification NMC registration A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Relevant experience in a similar environment Proven track record of leadership skills Where you will be working
Location: Lower East Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, TS2 1SW
You will be working at The Bridge, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will provide care and support for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.
As a care centre, this service is a home from home offering en-suite accommodation and spacious communal areas with dedicated therapy spaces, where truly person-centred care is delivered and where each individual is at the heart of everything.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £47,810 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, relevant experience in a similar environment, proven track record of leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Middlesbrough
TS2 1SW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)