Job Title: Ward Manager - Neurorehabilitation
Hours: Full-Time - 35 hours per week across a 7-day rota
Location: York
Salary: Up to £52,591 per annum DOE
Benefits:
Company:
Compass Associates is proudly partnering with a specialist provider of neurorehabilitation and complex care services. We are supporting the search for an experienced and compassionate Ward Manager to join a dedicated clinical team in York.
This role is a unique opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader to oversee and shape care delivery within a specialist neurorehabilitation setting, supporting adults with acquired brain injuries and complex needs. You will provide operational leadership, ensure high standards of person-centred care, and work collaboratively to promote a positive and progressive clinical culture.
Service:
This service offers comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation, and support for adults over 18 living with acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, and complex care requirements. The focus is on enabling individuals to regain independence and meet personal recovery goals through tailored, evidence-based care. You will be leading a multidisciplinary team in a highly specialist environment that prioritises safety, empowerment, and positive outcomes for the people supported.
Role & Responsibilities:
As Ward Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the clinical and operational delivery of care within a busy neurorehabilitation ward. You will be a key decision-maker, providing clear leadership to nursing and support staff while ensuring that clinical standards are consistently high and aligned with best practice. A large part of your role will involve empowering the team to deliver safe, compassionate, and personalised care, while fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
You will manage staffing levels, oversee clinical assessments and care planning, and ensure the ward runs efficiently on a day-to-day basis. You’ll take the lead on staff development, performance reviews, supervision, and mentorship, helping to build a confident, capable workforce. You will also play a key part in safeguarding processes, risk assessments, investigations, and audits, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met and that individuals in your care are treated with dignity, respect, and professionalism at all times.
Candidate Requirements:
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Process:
There will be a screening call with consultant Ashley Collishaw before a formal discussion with the hiring manager is arranged.
Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Ashley Collishaw directly on 0161 527 9631. Alternatively, email an updated CV to [email protected].
Recommendations:
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultant for this permanent vacancy.
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