Neurology Ward Leader

Main area Neurology Grade NHS AfC:
Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Minimum of 34.5 hours, expected working pattern Monday to Friday with Long days pre-allocated for Bleep shifts) Job  
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Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Ward 24 Town Leicester Salary Dependent on experience Closing 26/02/2026 23:59

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We have an exciting opportunity for a ward leader position within our Acute Neurology ward at the Leicester Royal Infirmary

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.

Practise clinically in the 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.

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

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

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…