Ward Manager

Job summary

Ward Manager (Part Time / Job Share) Mountnessing Court, Intermediate care in Billericay. Band 7 | Part Time / Job Share Opportunity Are you an experienced, compassionate and motivated nursing leader looking for a flexible management role? We are seeking an exceptional Ward Manager to join our dedicated team at Mountnessing Court, an Intermediate Care (IMC) rehabilitation hospital, in a part-time/job share capacity. This is an exciting opportunity to provide clinical and operational leadership within a dynamic rehabilitation setting, supporting patients to regain independence and achieve their recovery goals following acute illness or injury. Provide a brief summary of the role, its purpose within the team or department, and how it contributes to the wider organisation. This should be a high-level overview that gives candidates a clear idea of what the job is about.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include: Providing visible clinical and professional leadership to the ward team. Maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and experience. Supporting staff recruitment, development, supervision and wellbeing. Managing resources effectively to ensure safe staffing and service delivery. Working closely with therapists, medical staff and community partners to facilitate timely rehabilitation and discharge planning. Leading quality improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with Trust policies and standards. Promoting a culture of learning, accountability and compassionate care. We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who is passionate about rehabilitation and developing high-performing teams. Essential requirements: Registered Nurse (NMC registered). Significant post-registration experience, including experience in rehabilitation, intermediate care, older people's services or community inpatient settings. Demonstrable leadership and management experience. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Experience of staff supervision, performance management and service improvement. Desirable: Leadership or management qualification. Experience managing change and quality improvement projects. Understanding of rehabilitation pathways and discharge planning processes.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

• Date posted: 24 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: NDD-001793
• Job locations: Mountnessing Court, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0EH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Flexible working through a part-time/job share arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Access to NHS pension and employee benefits schemes.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to patients' rehabilitation journeys and outcomes.

Why Join Mountnessing Court?

Mountnessing Court Rehabilitation Hospital provides specialist intermediate care and rehabilitation services, helping patients maximise their independence and return home safely. Our multidisciplinary teams are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that supports recovery and improves quality of life.

If you are an inspiring leader who thrives on supporting staff, driving excellence and improving patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us shape the future of rehabilitation care at Mountnessing Court.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 p.a. pro rata for part time)

Working for Us Joining Mountnessing Court, NELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Edith Mapfumo

Job title: Matron

Contact Number: 07834 107106 or 01277 695121

Email: edith.mapfumo7@nhs.net