Ward Manager - Neurosurgery

Job summary
Band 7 Ward Manager - 11 South Neurosurgery Ward Charing Cross Hospital

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated Band 7 Ward Manager to lead 11 South, our busy specialist Neurosurgery Ward. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse service caring for both elective and acute neurosurgical patients, delivering high-quality care within one of the UK's leading neuroscience centres.

As Ward Manager, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership to a skilled multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. The ward manages a wide range of neurosurgical conditions, including cranial and spinal surgery pathways, emergency admissions and complex specialist care.

Main duties of the job

• Provide overall leadership, management and professional support to the nursing workforce on 11 SouthEnsure delivery of high standards of patient safety, quality and experience across elective and acute neurosurgical pathways
• Lead on workforce planning, recruitment, staff development and performance management
• Manage patient flow, bed capacity and operational demands in collaboration with the wider neuroscience team
• Promote evidence-based practice and drive service improvement, audit and quality initiatives
• Foster effective multidisciplinary working with neurosurgeons, therapists, specialist nurses and operational teams
• Support the development of junior staff and create a positive learning environment
• Maintain compliance with Trust policies, governance requirements and national quality standards
• Act as a role model, demonstrating compassionate leadership and a commitment to excellence in neurosurgical care.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications – Registered Nurse
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Working towards BSC/MSC
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Graduate

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience within speciality
• Experience of leading and developing a team

Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential

• Organisation, administrative and management skills
• Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
• IT skills including use of email and office packages

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

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