Job summary
A Ward Manager is a senior nurse responsible for the day to day leadership and operation of a hospital ward. The role combines clinical expertise, staff management, patient care oversight and administrative responsibilities to ensure safe, effective and high quality care is being delivered.

Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are:

• Patient Care and Safety
• Team Leadership
• Operational Management
• Communication

About us
Working as a Ward Manager, you will manage a team of individuals and together you will make a meaningful impact on patient care while leading and developing a multi-disciplinary team within a values-driven organisation.

You will work with teams within the organisation to improve patient outcomes and drive service improvement, contributing to Quality Improvement initiatives, staff well being and creating a positive ward culture that supports both patients and colleagues.

Training opportunities will be provided to develop and enhance your career progression.

Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated. dedicated Rehabilitation Ward Manager, with experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in delivering high quality rehabilitation and patient centred care. Skilled in clinical leadership, staff development, discharge planning and operational management within a fast paced healthcare environment. The ward is a 24 bedded, mixed sex, rehabilitation ward and we care for individuals recovering from illness, injury, surgery or long term health needs.

Person Specification
Patient centred and compassionate leadership style
Essential

• Patience centred and compassionate leadership style

Desirable

• Teaching or coaching experience

Experience
Essential

• Competent in being an effective ward manager

Desirable

• Leadership

Understanding of Safeguarding and Infection Prevention
Essential

• Understanding of Safeguarding and Infection Prevention

Desirable

• Experience leading QI projects

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).