Ward Manager

Job summary

Job title: Ward Manager

Department: Nursing / Brain Injury Service

Salary: Band 7 £48,060 - £60,974

Location: Putney, South West London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to lead Drapers Ward within the Brain Injury Service at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN).

As Ward Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the clinical, operational and people management of the ward, providing visible leadership, maintaining excellent standards of care, and supporting staff to thrive in a complex and rewarding environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 nurse ready to take the next step, or an established Ward Manager looking to develop further within a specialist neuro-rehabilitation setting that values collaboration, learning and innovation.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible clinical and professional leadership to the ward nursing team, acting as a role model at all times

• Maintain high standards of patient care in line with the NMC Code, RHN policies and regulatory requirements

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of the ward, ensuring safe staffing, appropriate skill mix and effective rota management

• Support, develop and manage staff through supervision, performance reviews, coaching and reflective practice

• Foster a positive, inclusive and engaged team culture that promotes learning, wellbeing and continuous improvement

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, families and external partners to deliver person-centred care

• Contribute to the assessment and admission process for new patients within the Brain Injury Service

• Monitor quality, safety and risk on the ward, leading incident reviews, audits and quality improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance with mandatory training, governance standards and hospital policies

• Manage ward resources effectively, including workforce planning and budget awareness

• Act as a senior nursing representative in meetings and contribute to service development projects

• Participate in the on-call and senior nursing cover rota as required

About us

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.

Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathwayfrom post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life carefor people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.