Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Ward Manager
The closing date is 23 November 2026

Job summary
The Band 7 Ward Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of a hospital ward, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. The post holder provides clinical leadership, manages staff and resources, and ensures compliance with Trust policies, professional standards, and quality frameworks.

Main duties of the job
Main Job Role and Responsibilities
1. Clinical Leadership & Quality of Care

• Provide clear clinical leadership, setting high standards of nursing care
• Ensure safe, evidence-based, and person-centred care at all times
• Act as a role model for professional practice and behaviour
• Respond to complex clinical situations and lead escalation when required

2. Patient Safety & Governance

• Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and risk management
• Ensure compliance with NHS policies, CQC standards, and trust guidelines
• Investigate incidents, complaints, and concerns; implement learning
• Monitor quality indicators (falls, pressure damage, medication safety)

3. Staff Management & Workforce Planning

• Manage and support nursing and support staff on the ward
• Lead recruitment, retention, appraisal (PDR), sickness and absence management
• Ensure appropriate skill mix and safe staffing levels
• Support staff wellbeing, supervision, and professional development

4. Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day running of the ward
• Manage patient flow, admissions, discharges, and bed capacity
• Coordinate multidisciplinary team (MDT) working
• Ensure effective communication within the team and with senior management

5. Education & Development

• Support training and competency development of staff and students
• Identify learning needs and ensure mandatory training compliance
• Encourage reflective practice and continuous improvement

About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.

Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year pro rata per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-8394253-RB-SK
Job locations: St Heler, Wrythe lane, carshalton, Sutton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education formal training
Essential
Registered General Nurse
Mentorship or equivalent qualification
Nursing related Degree or Diploma
Desirable
relevant previous experience
knowledge
Essential
in depth knowledge of current practice
Holistic patient assessment
clinical supervision
budgetary awareness
skills and abilities
Essential
manage own workload
able to respond to emergency situations
able to communicate efficiently and effectively with other depts and healthcare professionals

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: St Heler, Wrythe lane, carshalton, Sutton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Matron, Susan kareem, susankareem@nhs.net, 07825124242

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