Ward Manager in London

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.

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.

• 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.

• Registered Nurse (NMC Part 1) with a relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant post‑registration experience, including experience at Band 6/7 or in a Sister/Charge Nurse role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience supervising, supporting and developing staff.
• Proven ability to manage clinical standards, risk, incidents and quality improvement initiatives.
• Sound knowledge of the NMC Code, Mental Capacity Act and healthcare governance requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage resources effectively, including staffing, rotas and budget awareness.
• Commitment to person‑centred care, dignity, inclusion and collaborative working.

• Experience in brain injury, neuro‑rehabilitation or complex care settings.
• Leadership or management qualification.
• Experience with audits, service improvement projects and change management.
• Teaching, mentoring or assessing qualification.
• Confidence managing complex patients, including tracheostomy care.
• Familiarity with clinical and workforce systems (e.g. Datix, e‑rostering, audit tools).

• Compassionate, approachable and values‑driven leader.
• Motivated, proactive and resilient, with the ability to inspire and support others.
• Open to innovation, reflective practice and continuous professional development.
• Strong team player who builds positive relationships across disciplines.

£48,060.00 - £60,974.00

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing.
• Get involved in our free on‑site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!
• Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
• Financial support services such as low‑interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
• Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
• Free on‑site parking (rare in London!).
• More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team.

The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.

We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.