Closing date: 17 August 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated senior nurse to join Medicine, Emergency and Therapies Division as a band 7 Ward Manager covering our infectious disease ward and running a high consequences infectious diseases department in line HCID requirements.

This position seeks a Senior Nurse with a significant qualification experience to practice autonomously and in collaboration with the team within the infectious diseases service. The post holder will be required to strike an effective balance between management and clinic responsibilities.

You will need to be an innovative individual who possesses excellent communication skills including a non-judgemental attitude. Excellent organisational and leadership skills in addition to possessing the ability to work cohesively within a multi-disciplinary team which is essential.

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level?

Do you have a strong vision of confidently leading a versatile team that you can grow and be proud of?

If you have answered YES to all the above, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to join as Ward Manager and work with our dynamic team of nurses within a progressive MDT service.

We would like to hear from you!

Main duties of the job
We are looking for an inspirational leader equally committed to ensuring the provision of exceptional patient centred care.

This role requires you to be of a good nature, meticulous and patient, whilst being a strong team player able to take accountability.

Training needs will be evaluated and development plans implemented to support you with your own personal and professional development. There are a wide range of learning opportunities including staff management - Roster Skills - Budget/Finance - Patient pathways - and teaching opportunities.

You may also be expected to:

• To independently undertake infectious diseases patient care
• To manage a clinical caseload working within a multidisciplinary team and lead the development of new ways of working and innovation
• To be actively involved in the development of the infectious diseases service.

To initiate and undertake clinical audit and improvement plans within the department.

About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year, per annum inclusive HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 337-NP-9844SM
Job locations: Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road Southall London Borough of Ealing, London, UB1 3HW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Leadership or management course or equivalent

Knowledge / Experience
Essential

• Recent experience at team sister /charge nurse grade or above
• In-depth, expert knowledge of nursing and conditions relevant to infectious diseases
• Experience of managing, supervising and appraising staff

Desirable

• 2 years experience in Infectious Diseases

Skills / Abilities
Essential

• Effective verbal, written and electronic communication
• IT literate
• Demonstrate Infectious Diseases expertise in advanced clinical skills and application
• Skilled and experienced with Healthroster and Cerner applications

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road Southall London Borough of Ealing, London, UB1 3HW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Matron Mona Al-kohlani
mona.al-kohlani@nhs.net
07384878651