AMU Ward Manager Band 7

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Band 7 Ward Manager for a 9-month secondment. The role involves delivering complex patient-focused care and managing a nursing team. Applicants should have substantial nursing experience, a relevant degree, and proven leadership skills. The position offers various benefits including flexible working, annual leave, an NHS pension scheme, and development opportunities. Ideal for motivated individuals ready to make a significant impact in patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site nursery

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience at Band 6 or above.
• Dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic with a very high standard of clinical practice.
• Evidence of completed HMU competencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient‑focused programmes of care.
• Manage people and financial resources effectively.
• Promote interdisciplinary working for patients' best interests.

Skills

Acute medical nursing experience

Leadership

Communication skills

People and change management

Education

First degree level qualification

Critical Care Course

Job description

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision, "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." Royal Berkshire Hospital is proud to have been rated "Good" in our recent CQC inspection. We value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills and experiences and encourage a candid application. AI‑generated content is discouraged.

Key responsibilities

• Work as an expert practitioner and deliver patient‑focused programmes of care addressing the complex health and well‑being needs of clients.
• Display excellent communication and leadership skills, motivate the team, and provide day‑to‑day line management.
• Manage people and financial resources to ensure effective operation of the team, guaranteeing an appropriate skill‑mix and caseload.
• Allocate work and assess performance of team members objectively against set criteria/competencies. Ensure performance reviews and personal development plans are completed.
• Demonstrate excellent personal communication and establish effective two‑way channels with individuals and groups; challenge when patients' rights may be infringed.
• Be responsible for the quality of nursing care, ensuring holistic, evidence‑based, patient‑centred care and involving patients in decisions.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and keep a well‑maintained Ward/Department environment.
• Prioritise workload to meet targets and alert nursing and operational management to quality issues.
• Ensure the clinical area operates within Data Protection, Confidentiality and Caldicott principles.
• Actively promote diversity and inclusivity in service delivery and staff recruitment, management and development; identify and address discrimination and oppression.
• Promote interdisciplinary working with outcomes aimed at the best interests of patients.

Essential criteria

• Significant acute medical nursing experience.
• Dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic with a very high standard of clinical practice.
• First degree level qualification.
• Evidence of completed HMU competencies.
• Successfully completed Critical Care Course.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, people & change management.
• Significant experience at Band 6 or above.
• People and change management.

Desirable criteria

• Previous ward manager experience or leadership role.
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Appropriate UK professional registration.

Legal and safety

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people – a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Employment details

Band 7 Ward Manager Secondment position available for 9 months. Pensions and benefits are as set out below. All new appointments are subject to NHS Employment Checks and a 6‑month probationary period. The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if required.

Staff benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays; increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro‑rated for part‑time staff.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Money Advice Service.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
• On‑site nursery (based at RBH).
• Full educational library services.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, lockable storage for cycles.
• Bus‑to‑work scheme.
• Excellent rail and bus links.
• Health‑service discounts at hundreds of big brands.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and offer a smoke‑free environment. All candidates are considered only on the basis of their fitness for the position.