Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Ward Manager for the Child Assessment Unit (CAU). The post holder will be a motivated and enthusiastic Children's Nurse (RNC / RSCN) with post-registration experience in acute Paediatrics. The post holder will demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills to lead this dynamic nursing team. The post holder would be expected to work 50% clinical on CAU and 50% management time to manage the unit and the staff across a 4 day week.

Main Duties of the Job
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About Us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals. Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 326-8113911-FF
Job locations: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron for Children and Young People: Rachel Potter
Email: rachel.potter9@nhs.net
Phone: 07971801465