Ward Manager

We are launching an ambitious and highly specialised service and are looking for an exceptional MND Specialist Nurse to lead the development of a brand-new 14-bed Motor Neurone Disease (MND) ward, alongside oversight of a bespoke 5-bed private rehabilitation unit. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape a service from the ground up ideal for a driven clinician ready to take the next step into leadership, innovation, and service design. Why This Role?

• Be a founder of a specialist service that will set new standards in MND care
• Unique dual exposure to both specialist NHS-style care and private rehabilitation services
• Significant scope for career progression and professional growth
• Opportunity to leave a lasting impact on patient care, pathways, and outcomes.
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful difference in MND care, we'd love to hear from you!
• This is a nurse qualified post
What you'll be working: 37.5 Hours / Monday to Friday What you'll be doing: You will play a pivotal role in:
• Designing and implementing a high-quality, patient-centred MND specialist service
• Leading the setup and operational development of a 14-bed dedicated MND ward
• Overseeing clinical standards and delivery within a 5-bed private rehabilitation unit
• Building, mentoring, and inspiring a multidisciplinary nursing team
• Establishing best practice pathways, policies, and patient experiences from day one
• Working collaboratively with consultants, therapists, and senior leadership
  
  Registered Nurse with significant experience in Motor Neurone Disease, neurology, or complex long-term conditions
• Proven leadership or senior clinical experience (e.g. Ward Manager, Clinical Lead, Specialist Nurse)
• Passion for service development and innovation
• Strong understanding of patient-centred care in both NHS and/or private healthcare settings
• Ideally, experience within private healthcare or rehabilitation environments
• A proactive, forward-thinking approach with the confidence to build and lead a new service
• A legal right to work in the U.K.
  
  Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in Neuro and Mental Healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
  
  25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group