University Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustWard ManagerThe closing date is 23 July 2026Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager to lead the nursing team on Birch Day Case Plymouth Hospital NHS Trust.
Birch is a Haematology Day Case Unit open Monday- Friday 08:30-19:00. We treat patients with a wide range of haematological (both malignant & non-malignant) disorders, undergoing SACT, radiotherapy, supportive & palliative care & Bone Marrow or Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants.
The post holder will provide Clinical Nurse Management, Clinical Leadership & expertise in all aspects of service delivery.
Applicants should have recent relevant experience in a leadership capacity preferably in Haematology at Band 6 or above & relevant clinical skills & knowledge.
For further information and an informal visit please contact Matron Samantha Rowe Tel 01752 432492, Email samantha.rowe3@nhs.net
Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.Main duties of the job- To provide Clinical Nurse Management, Clinical Leadership and expertise in all aspects of service delivery within sphere of responsibility
- To continue to provide leadership and guidance in working towards an amalgamated service both in the short and long term.
- The post holder, with support from the Matron, will ensure that high standards are developed, implemented, evaluated and maintained, with required change planned in accordance with the framework of Clinical Governance.
- To lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment. To deploy and supervise all nursing staff effectively.
- Acts as an expert resource on Nursing care of patients within the specialities and holds a key role in the multi disiciplinary team
About usWe are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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DetailsDate posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-LT-DB8139129
Job locations: Birch Ward, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilities- Delivery of high standards of clinical care
- Delivery of Infection Control practice as defined by National recommendations and local policies. Teaching staff to understand their responsibilities e.g. environmental cleanliness, maintenance and use of all equipment within clinical setting
- Ensuring staff understand and implement actions and responsibilities e.g. environmental cleanliness, maintenance and use of all equipment within clinical setting
- With support from the Matron, lead the investigation and follow up of all clinical incidents and complaints ensuring that any corrective action is implemented.
- Acts as a role model for excellence, maintaining own clinical competence and active NMC registration.
- Providing Specialist Nursing advice to the multidisciplinary team.
- Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-coordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of individual patients needs based on the ward philosophy. Providing continuity of care throughout the patient journey, liaising across the organisations. This includes all aspects of care from admission to the planning & organisation of discharge arrangements with voluntary & statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the community or continuing care setting.
- Identifying and interpreting complex patient needs in relation to their disease and proposed treatment.
- Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care, both verbally & in writing, as they occur.
- Providing and delivering health information, education & promotion within the clinical area and advise patients, family, and others in a manner which maintains an individuals privacy & dignity.
- For further information please see attached job description
Person SpecificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential- Previous recent demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity at Band 6 or above.
- Recent clinical skills & knowledge
Desirable- Knowledge & demonstrable experience of Haematology/Transplant
QualificationsEssential- Proven Registered Nurse(NMC).
- SACT trained
Desirable- Post qualifcation Haematology Course
Aptitude and AbilitiesEssential- Good organisational and communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals.
Desirable- Previous demonstrable experience of managing and controlling a budget.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer contact detailsMatron: Samantha Rowe
Email: samantha.rowe3@nhs.net
Phone: 01752432494
