Ward Manager

Job Title: Ward Manager
Specialty: Rehabilitation
Location:  Reading
Salary: £45,000 plus benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager to join a 13-bed service based in Reading. This full-time permanent position is based in rehabilitation centre providing support for individuals with schizophrenia including treatment-resistant, schizoaffective disorder, depression and anxiety.

The role is available to start as soon as possible but can accommodate notice periods of up to 8 weeks. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus benefits. The role will be predominantly Monday to Friday, the occasional weekend and/or night working may be required to provide supervision to the night staff. The post holder is expected to participate in the on-call rota for the service.

If you are an experienced Senior Nurse looking for the next step in your career, or an existing Ward Manager looking for a new opportunity, then contact us today to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, your key responsibilities are:

·       Manage and develop a highly skilled and motivated workforce through recruitment, selection, development and performance management processes.

·       Ensure the effective and efficient management and control of staffing, budgets, materials and equipment.

·       Promote an effective working relationship across the multidisciplinary teams.

·       Contribute to the development of the company policies, procedures, processes and initiatives.

·       Ensure clinical services comply with statutory regulations and current legislation, meet quality standards and deliver against key performance indicators.

·       Managing the effective implementation of clinical interventions and treatment designed to enhance the operation and quality of clinical services evaluating through clinical governance and audit.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must have:

·       A relevant professional qualification

·       A recognised post registration qualification together with full membership of NMC

·       At least 2 years of managerial experience within a care setting

·       To be highly organised and perform well under pressure

·       A strong desire for change and innovation

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

As a valued employee, you will receive:

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (Inc. Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Subsidised meals and free parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Childcare Vouchers

Why use Athona?

Athona is one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. We take pride in offering a personalised approach, ensuring every candidate is supported throughout their career journey.

What We Offer:

·       Experts in the Nursing sector – Providing a professional, knowledgeable, and supportive service tailored to your career goals.

·       Nationwide permanent vacancies – Opportunities across the NHS and private sector, including exclusive roles only available through Athona.

·       Comprehensive recruitment support – From CV advice and interview preparation to salary negotiation and contract reviews.

·       Seamless onboarding – Guidance through compliance checks, pre-employment screening, and workplace integration.

·       Overseas relocation support – Assistance with visa sponsorship, GMC/NMC registration, and adapting to UK healthcare settings.

·       Career progression planning – Helping you find roles that align with your long-term career aspirations and professional development goals.

·       Ongoing post-placement support – Regular check-ins to ensure you’re satisfied in your new role and progressing as expected.

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