Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate senior nurse to work within the Care of the Elderly environment on ward 8 at South Tyneside Hospital as the ward manager. The ward is a 28 bedded facility.

The Post is full time and permanent position.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and build on leadership skills to take on the Ward Manager port. The care of the elderly wards take pride in their delivery of excellent nursing care to our ageing population and you will get the opportunity to develop your role both clinically and professionally.

Ward 8 was the first ward in the organisation to attain full ward accreditation paying testament to the overall standard of care delivered to the patients. It is a well led facility so you should be reassured that you will be given an opportunity to develop in your role

Main duties of the job

• Leading the ward.
• Staff support, leadership and development.
• Maintaining high standards of care to the patients.
• Work within the MDT in the ward effectively with the best interests of the patient at the forefront of all that we do.
• Assessing and planning patient care.
• Implementing and evaluating treatment plans.
• Participate in teaching and education.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Adhere to NMC.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details.

The Ward /Department Manager has 24 hour accountability for patient safety and patient experience on their ward/department including line management of their staff.

• They must deliver high quality nursing care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
• They will act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy.
• Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department are maintained in line with Trust and National standards.
• Effectively manage the ward/department nursing resource, ensuring that staff rotas are able to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Support and contribute to the development of patient care and nursing practice within the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
• Ensure effective line management of staff and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.

To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact

Person Specification
Essential Experience

• Experience of change management.
• Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Evidence of innovation in practice.
• Participation in recruitment and selection process.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7.
• Experience of service redesign.

Essential Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
• Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Management and leadership training.
• ILM qualification.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Evidence of leadership qualities.
• Awareness of national health and social care policy.
• Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
• Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
• Appraisal skills.
• Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
• Research skills.

Essential Physical Skills

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

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).

Closing date: 16 November 2026
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Band: Band 7 (Agenda for change)
Working pattern: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Location: South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PL

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required. Apply through our website.