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 St Mary's Hospital in Warrington. 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 for people with Acqu...
Main duties of the job As a Ward Manager at Elysium Healthcare, you'll lead a nursing team at St Mary's Hospital in Warrington. You'll direct clinical support for people with Acquired Brain Injuries, Autism Spectrum Conditions, and more, offering leadership to colleagues and fostering teamwork. Your role involves managing on-call services, overseeing budgets, and acting as a role model. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to Clinical Governance standards, providing leadership for a unified workforce, and enabling staff to maximise their potential. You will also tackle duties like maintaining a positive environment, supervising staff, and taking charge of the ward. Required qualifications include a nursing degree, NMC registration, a positive attitude, and leadership skills. Benefits provided include a salary of £50,934, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, training, wellbeing support, Blue Light Card access, and more. Join a network across England and Wales, part of Ramsay Health Care. A DBS check is required as Elysium advocates for safer recruitment.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a major provider with over 8,000 employees, offering a unique approach to delivering care. Operating over 90 services across England and Wales, Elysium specialises in areas such as Mental Health, Neurological Difficulties, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and more. As part of its global partnership under Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has access to a broader network spread over 10 countries with 86,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to career progression, inclusive growth, and ensuring staff well-being. Elysium places a strong emphasis on safeguarding service users through inclusive recruitment and mandatory DBS checks for all roles, ensuring utmost safety and quality standards for those in care. As a staff member, you will be part of a dynamic workforce, contributing to high-impact areas and making a real difference in peoples lives through compassionate care and excellence.
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 St Mary's Hospital in Warrington. 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 for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems, 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: St Mary’s Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester, WA2 8DB
Join the team at St Mary’s providing specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems, with a layout that enables you to deliver care within a low stimulus, spacious environment.
You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure those in care are supported to make decisions and access the community. Skills are taught and support given to promote recovery and develop confidence in order for them to live a more independent life.
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 £50,934 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 Subsidised meals and onsite 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, a positive attitude, commitment to high-quality care, 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
Warrington
WA2 8DB
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)