# Ward Manager

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- **Location:** Royal Stoke University Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Ward manager
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21T14:10:40.404Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stoke_on_Trent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Neurology/Neurology-v8338351
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8338351?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We have a very exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager to join our Acute Neurology Ward nursing team. The post will give the successful applicant an unique experience to develop skills in acute neurology care, treatment of chronic neurological conditions and develop their leadership skills. We welcome applications from individuals who feel they can meet the demands and neds of this specialist area.

### Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have good communication skills and should have experience of working in an acute hospital setting ideally within a neurological setting. We are looking for a committed team player who has high standards and is passionate about improving the patient experience. The Acute Neurology Ward cares for a variety of patients with complex conditions and needs and require specialist skills and knowledge to aid and maximise their recovery. The department is a tertiary acute centre for Neurology Care.

If you feel you have these attributes, please apply!

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please see the contact details.

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse on NMC register
- Evidence of degree level study or above
- Teaching qualification/mentorship/assessor

**Desirable**

- Portfolio of certified/accredited professional development within Neurology

### Knowledge, skills, training & experience

**Essential**

- Experience in a neurological speciality as a qualified nurse
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience to include at least 1 year as a substantive Band 6
- Minimum of 3 years working within neurology

**Desirable**

- Leadership qualification

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