Closing date is 26 February 2026
Neurology Ward Leader
We have an exciting opportunity for a ward leader position within our Acute Neurology ward at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Main duties of the job
- Take 24 hour accountability and responsibility for the given area. Be visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of service users, patients, carers and the public.
- Provide direction and effective and inspirational leadership to the nursing and multi disciplinary team (including ancillary and clinical support staff) within the area for which they are accountable.
- Act as an expert clinical practitioner providing through themselves and their ward team an excellent quality of care to patients and service users.
- Act as a clinical and managerial role model within the ward team, CMG and across the wider organisation.
- Take responsibility for the provision of a supportive learning environment for all students on placement within the ward/unit for which they are responsible.
- Practical clinical practice in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a defined caseload. This will determine that Ward/Unit Manager is ward based and practises clinically at least 50% of their working time.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ().
We have four primary goals:
- high quality care for all
- being a great place to work
- partnerships for impact
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate
- we are proud
- we are inclusive
- we are one team
Experience
- Significant post registration experience including at senior level
- Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
- Recent experience in supporting learners in your workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice
- Development of multi disciplinary working practices
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management
- Demonstrates knowledge in ward / clinical accreditation processes
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- Knowledge of budgetary management
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working
Leadership & Education
- Ability to prioritise
- Evidence of successful change management
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co ordinate a multi disciplinary team
- Dynamic individual, able to challenge constructively and to lead a team
- Good verbal and written skills and able to influence other professional groups
- Act as a role model and inspire others
- Flexible and adaptable in approach
- Project management
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Professional Development
- Evidence of recent / continuous Post registration professional development
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
- Recognises own limitations
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical competence and expertise relevant to speciality
- Good understanding of clinical governance and application to quality and safety
- An awareness and understanding of national and local issues that affect Nursing / Midwifery and the NHS as a whole
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
Education / Qualifications
- RN (level relevant to field of practice i.e. adult / child / MH or LD)
- First degree in nursing or health related subject
- Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing qualification and a Practice Assessor preparation day
- Formal Post registration education (accredited / non accredited) relevant to speciality
- Master's degree in nursing or health related subject
- Clinical Leadership Programme
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust